BISP Increased Their Budget After – The World Bank Team Visits BISP Center in Islamabad
Islamabad: “A senior team from the World Bank, led by Managing Director of Operations Anna Bjerde, visited the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) One Window Facilitation Center in Islamabad to observe how BISP provides different services to people in need, all in one place. Earlier, people were receiving Rs. 13,500 from BISP, but since the World Bank team visited, some individuals have started receiving Rs. 15,000, others Rs. 18,000, and some even up to Rs. 21,000.”
The delegation was warmly welcomed by Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Syed Imran Ahmad Shah, BISP Chairperson Senator Rubina Khalid, and BISP Secretary Amer Ali Ahmed. Other key World Bank members, including Country Director Najy Benhassine and other senior officials, also joined the visit.
During the welcome speech, Senator Rubina Khalid thanked the World Bank for its strong and continued support. She highlighted that BISP was inspired by the vision of the late Shaheed Benazir Bhutto and focuses on helping women, especially through CNIC-based eligibility for support.
“BISP is more than a welfare program — it’s a mission to uplift women and give them recognition,” said Khalid. She also mentioned how BISP has helped increase child registration with NADRA and now holds the second-largest data system in Pakistan.
Secretary Amer Ali Ahmed gave a detailed briefing on the key programs of BISP, including new projects launched with World Bank support under the Crisis Resilient Social Protection (CRISP) initiative. He also spoke about steps being taken to promote financial inclusion through digital banking and mobile payment services.
The World Bank delegation visited the center, interacted with the beneficiaries, and reviewed the service delivery process. Delegation head Anna Bjerde praised BISP’s efforts, particularly its approach of offering both conditional and unconditional financial assistance to underprivileged families.
