The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) was established in 2008 by Yousaf Raza Gillani who took the advice of President Asif Ali Zardari. The program’s name is a tribute to former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto
BISP operates nationwide through a network of 385 tehsil offices, 33 divisional offices, six regional offices, and its headquarters in Islamabad.
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The Benazir Kafaalat Programme, the core initiative of BISP since 2008, is Pakistan’s largest cash transfer program, aiding around 9 million families. It provides financial support to combat poverty, inflation, and economic challenges, with a focus on women’s empowerment and long-term poverty eradication
BISP Vision:
To reduce poverty and uplift marginalized communities, especially women, through a comprehensive social protection system.
BISP Mission:
To combat poverty using diverse social protection measures that ensure lasting positive change for disadvantaged families
