BISP launches social protection wallet for its beneficiary women

ISLAMABAD ( WNAM REPORT): In line with Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif’s vision for a cashless economy, BISP begins distribution of free SIMs to around one million eligible women, marking a historic step towards digital financial inclusion*
*The Benazir Income Support Programme, acting on the vision of President Asif Ali Zardari for enhanced social protection and upon the special directive of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, has introduced a new payment model for its beneficiaries. This initiative is among the largest social protection projects in the world*
Speaking on the occasion, Chairperson BISP, Senator Rubina Khalid, shared important guidelines regarding the Social Protection Wallet. She stated that eligible women must visit their nearest BISP office or designated camp site with their original CNIC and active mobile phone. After biometric verification, they will be provided a free mobile SIM, which will be used to activate their Social Protection Wallet.
Senator Rubina Khalid strongly cautioned women not to pay anyone for the SIM, as it is completely free of cost. She emphasized that Social Protection Wallet will be activated on this SIM only by BISP and advised women that they shall not contact any unauthorized external sources to get it activated. She added that this new system will make the disbursement of BISP funds more convenient, secure, and transparent.
The Chairperson further stated that in future all BISP installments and stipends will be transferred exclusively through this social protection wallet, and all payment-related messages will also be received on this particular SIM. In her message for beneficiaries she reiterated that “This SIM is not an ordinary SIM, it is a digital wallet that holds your financial power, and must be protected with the same care as your personal purse.”
This project is an important milestone in making Pakistan’s deserving women more empowered and financially independent. All eligible women are advised to collect their free SIMs from BISP offices or designated camp sites by December 31.