Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently chaired a meeting to discuss the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) and the Ramazan Relief Package. He directed relevant officials to immediately distribute payments to deserving individuals under the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) during the holy month of Ramazan. PM Shehbaz also directed to run a nationwide awareness campaign to ensure eligible people are reached.
During the meeting, which was attended by notable figures including Senator Ishaq Dar and Ahad Cheema, it was revealed that quarterly payments from the BISP had been raised to Rs. 10,500. Shehbaz stressed the need for prompt payments during Ramazan, especially emphasizing an additional Rs. 2,000 for families in Balochistan.
The meeting also highlighted that over 39.6 million families s would benefit from the Ramazan Relief Package, which is offering discounted prices of basic commodities for a total subsidy of Rs. 7.5 billion in order to counter the effects of the country’s high inflation rate. The Ramadan Relief Package includes 19 essential food items, including such as flour, pulses, and sugar.
The officials present at the meeting also discussed issues regarding registration of people in the Benazir Income Support Program and introduced a new integrated system to handle complaints and ensure quick resolution.
It is pertinent to mention that Ramazan is expected to commence on March 12 with the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee meeting in Peshawar for the moon sighting.
Read more: Ruet-e-Hilal Committee to Meet on March 11 for Ramzan Moon Sighting.
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