Benazir Income Support Programme
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The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) is a federal unconditional cash transfer poverty reduction program in Pakistan. Launched in July 2008, it was the largest single social safety net program in the country with nearly Rs. 90 billion ($900 million) distributed to 5.4 million beneficiaries in 2016. As of 2020, BISP was surpassed by Ehsaas Programme as the largest social welfare programme in Pakistan. A separate ministry (PASS) was established and Benazir Income Support Program was made part of the Poverty Alleviation and Social Security Division.
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Benazir Income Support Programme
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Benazir Income Support Programme
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Health, Education, Social Protection, Reduce poverty, Enhance financial capacity of poor people
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F-Block, Pakistan Secretariat, Islamabad, Pakistan
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Shazia Marri
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Chairperson of BISP
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The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) is a federal unconditional cash transfer poverty reduction program in Pakistan. Launched in July 2008, it was the largest single social safety net program in the country with nearly Rs. 90 billion ($900 million) distributed to 5.4 million beneficiaries in 2016. The program distributed Rs.19,338 (or approx. $195) per annum distributed per month in the year 2016. The stipend is linked to the Consumer Price Index and is paid through a smart card. The Department for International Development of the United Kingdom is the largest foreign backer of the program, providing $244 million (or 27%) of the total funds in 2016 with the Pakistani Government providing the rest. As of 2020, BISP was surpassed by Ehsaas Programme as the largest social welfare programme in Pakistan. A separate ministry (PASS) was established and Benazir Income Support Program was made part of the Poverty Alleviation and Social Security Division.
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بینظیر انکم سپورٹ پروگرام
