Pakistan to Shift BISP Beneficiaries to Digital Wallet System
ISLAMABAD — The government of Pakistan has announced plans to shift all beneficiaries of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) to a digital wallet system, aiming to modernize welfare disbursements and enhance financial inclusion. According to official sources, the move will also double the country’s annual digital transactions from PKR 7.5 trillion to PKR 15…
ISLAMABAD — The government of Pakistan has announced plans to shift all beneficiaries of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) to a digital wallet system, aiming to modernize welfare disbursements and enhance financial inclusion.
According to official sources, the move will also double the country’s annual digital transactions from PKR 7.5 trillion to PKR 15 trillion, marking a significant step toward a cashless economy.
The new system is expected to streamline payments, improve transparency, and provide beneficiaries with easier access to digital financial services.
