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BISP budget soars to Rs716bn as coverage expands nationwide
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Pakistan's Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has received a significant budget increase to Rs716 billion for 2025-26 to expand social welfare coverage. The program provides cash assistance, educational stipends, and skills training to millions of households.
Why it matters
This expansion reflects a major government effort to alleviate poverty and integrate low-income families into the formal financial system.
MG News | June 22, 2026 at 06:30 PM GMT 05:00
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The article provides data-driven reporting on government budget allocations and program outcomes.
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