Karachi, Pakistan (HRNW)– Senator Rubina Khalid, Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP), visited the Town Municipal Corporation (TMC) Sohrab Goth in Karachi today. She was warmly received by Chairman TMC Sohrab Goth, Mr. Lala Rahim, and his team. PPP Member of National Assembly Shaheeda Rahmani was also present on the occasion.
Addressing the attendees, Senator Rubina Khalid highlighted that BISP is the vision of the late Shaheed Benazir Bhutto, designed to empower the nation’s marginalized and deserving communities, particularly women, by providing financial independence. She noted that the program was officially launched in 2008 by President Asif Ali Zardari following the martyrdom of Benazir Bhutto.
Senator Khalid emphasized the program’s unique feature: the female beneficiary is recognized as the head of the household, a model considered unprecedented globally. She explained that requiring a national ID card not only provided millions of women with legal identity but also enabled economic independence and political participation as recognized voters.
She stressed that BISP is a non-partisan program, accessible to every deserving family regardless of ethnicity, language, or political affiliation. Today, over 10 million families benefit from the program, which has become a robust and effective system over its 17-year history.
Registration Details:
Any eligible woman can register at a BISP office with her ID card, electricity bill, children’s B-Form, and school certificates. All services are completely free, and any demand for money in BISP’s name should be reported immediately.
Senator Khalid urged beneficiaries to protect the sanctity of the program, which is named after Shaheed Benazir Bhutto, and not remain silent in the face of any abuse or illegal demands.
Benazir Hunarmand Program:
Under BISP, the Benazir Hunarmand Program has also been launched, focusing not just on financial support but genuine improvement in lives. Registration is open for children or family members who wish to learn skills. Trained individuals can gain respectable employment, become self-reliant, and opportunities are being explored for overseas employment as well.
Digital Improvements in BISP Payments:
The payment system has been modernized through the Social Protection Wallet, operating like a mobile phone account. This digital wallet eliminates complaints at bank agents, and SIM cards for the wallet are completely free at BISP offices and camps. Any vendor demanding money for the SIM should be reported immediately. The SIM functions as a wallet for women, making its security crucial.
Registration & Complaints:
BISP operates on a dynamic registration system; no forms are required. Complaints can be registered via the BISP helpline at 0800-26477 or at the nearest BISP office. The official government number is 8171; messages from any other number are fraudulent. Mobile registration vans are also available in remote areas, and registration can be conducted at government dispensaries or other public spaces once enough people gather.
The visit concluded with Senator Rubina Khalid joining participants in cutting a cake to celebrate the birthday of Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto.
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