Over rupees 42 billion disbursed among 47 million beneficiaries under Benazir Kafaalat

ISLAMABAD, June 28 (SABAH): Benazir Income Support Programme is disbursing 4th quarterly tranche of Benazir Kafaalat for the Financial Year-2022-23 and so far, more than rupees 42 billion has been disbursed among over 4.6 million beneficiary women. 

Under Benazir Kafaalat, 90 lakh registered beneficiary families are entitled a quarterly instalment of Rs 9,000 per household. Benzair Income Support Programme has already released over rupees 81 billion to its partner banks, that is, Bank Alfalah and HBL for disbursement among the beneficiaries through their retail distribution network. 

Along with Benazir Kafaalat, Benazir educational scholarships are also being given out to the children of registered families, however, 70% attendance in the school is mandatory to receive educational scholarships, said the spokesman of the programme.

Disbursement of the tranche continued on Wednesday, 28 June 2023 through banks’ retailers despite the public holiday, however, payments will remain suspended during Eid-ul-Azha holidays and Banks holiday on Monday, July 3. The payments will be resumed from July 4, and will continue till the payment to all remaining beneficiaries, the statement continued. 

In case of any complaint, beneficiaries can approach the nearest BISP Tehsil Offices or call on toll-free helpline number 080026477 of Benazir Income Support Program. The BISP spokesman reiterated that any messages from Benazir Income Support Program is sent only from 8171 and message from any other number should not be trusted.