BISP starts disbursement of quarterly tranche of Benazir Kafaalat

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BISP starts disbursement of quarterly tranche of Benazir Kafaalat

ISLAMABAD, Oct 08 (DNA): The process of disbursement of the quarterly
tranche of Benazir Kafaalat cash assistance to beneficiaries across the
country continues by the Benazir Income Support Programme to provide
relief to the beneficiaries.

The payment of 9000 rupees per household will be disbursed among around
nine million registered beneficiary families.

The beneficiaries, in case of any complaint, can approach the nearest
BISP Tehsil offices or call the toll-free helpline number 080026477 of
the Benazir Income Support Program.

The special control room has been activated in the BISP headquarters to
address the complaints of the beneficiaries promptly.

However, the beneficiaries can also contact them on WhatsApp numbers
including 0320-3263026 (Sindh), 0320-3263041 (9Punjab), 0325-5365469
(Balochistan), 0325-5365469 (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), Azad Jammu and
Kashmir, and Gilgit Baltistan.

The messages from the Benazir Income Support Program are sent only from
8171, and messages from any other number should not be trusted.

It is also pertinent to mention here that the Secretary of BISP, Amer
Ali Ahmed, has announced that the performance of different regions and
zones will be assessed on the basis of the number of complaints
addressed by the officials in order to make the program more transparent
and effective.

BISP management is taking immediate action against the agents
responsible for deductions in a swift response to these matters.

BISP will also conduct a virtual engagement via the official Facebook
account of BISP on October 10 (Tuesday) at 11:30 a.m. to listen to the
issues being faced by the beneficiaries.
In addition, a dedicated phone line (051-9246421) has been designated to
provide a direct channel for beneficiaries to contact BISP with their
queries and concerns.