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ISLAMABAD, Nov 24 (APP):Secretary Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Amer Ali Ahmed on Monday reviewed the ongoing free SIM distribution process at the Programme’s headquarters as the second phase of the nationwide rollout begins, expanding coverage to more than 100 districts across Pakistan.
So far, 112,122 SIMs have been distributed to beneficiaries across the country as part of the Government’s initiative to strengthen digital financial inclusion.
During the meeting, the Secretary examined the real-time dashboard displaying updated data from all regions. Representatives from telecom companies, Special Communications Organization (SCO), Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), and NADRA also attended the review session.
The free SIM distribution drive is being carried out on the direction of the Prime Minister with support from the Ministry of Information Technology.
The initiative links digital wallets to the SIMs being issued, paving the way for a major transformation in the Programme’s payment system.
For the first time in BISP’s history, wallet accounts are being created for 10 million beneficiaries to ensure greater transparency, convenience, and a more dignified mode of payment.
The transition is expected to be completed by March 2026, integrating millions of low-income households into Pakistan’s digital financial ecosystem.