BISP to transfer next installment through Digital Wallets via Six Banks

ISLAMABAD: The next installment of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) will be transferred directly to the digital wallet accounts of deserving women across Pakistan through six banks.
BISP Chairperson Senator Rubina Khalid announced the initiative during her visit to Tharparkar, where she also outlined measures for financial assistance and the registration of deserving families.

On the special directives of President Asif Ali Zardari, Rubina Khalid visited Tharparkar and addressed a meeting with district administration officials and elected representatives at the Deputy Commissioner’s Office in Mithi.

Financial Assistance for Drought-Affected Families in Tharparkar
The BISP chairperson said that following the declaration of Tharparkar as a drought-affected district, deserving families would receive financial assistance under the programme.

She said a decision had also been made to include additional families in the relief programme to ensure that people affected by drought could access financial support.

Rubina Khalid stressed that assistance programmes for poor people should not be used for political purposes.

Increase in Poverty Score Limit Under Consideration
According to the BISP chairperson, families with a poverty score of up to 32 are currently eligible for the programme.

However, considering the drought situation in Tharparkar, the government is considering extending financial assistance to families with poverty scores ranging from 45 to 50.

The proposed measure aims to support families facing difficulties due to drought but currently falling outside the existing eligibility criteria.

Mobile Vans to Facilitate Women’s Registration
Rubina Khalid announced that additional staff would be deployed on deputation to address the shortage of personnel.

She also said mobile registration vans would be sent to remote areas to facilitate deserving women who face difficulties travelling to registration offices.

Over 9.3 Million Digital Wallet Accounts Activated
The BISP chairperson revealed that more than 9.3 million digital wallet accounts had been activated across the country.

She said the next installment would be transferred directly into these accounts through six banks, adding that more banks would soon be included in the system to make payments easier for beneficiaries.

According to Rubina Khalid, around 10.2 million families are currently receiving financial assistance through BISP, benefiting approximately 50 million people across Pakistan.

She said the digital wallet system aims to improve transparency and ensure the smooth transfer of financial assistance to deserving women.