DG BISP Punjab reviews digital wallet, Free SIM distribution in South Punjab

MULTAN, Jul 19 (APP): Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Punjab, Director General Haider Murtaza, visited Rahim Yar Khan, Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajanpur and Jhang districts to review the ongoing distribution of free Benazir SIMs and the establishment of digital wallet accounts under the Benazir Social Protection Wallet initiative.

During his visits to SIM distribution centres, the DG inspected arrangements for beneficiary women, monitored the issuance and activation of SIMs, and reviewed the progress of digital wallet registration. He also interacted with women beneficiaries, listened to their concerns and suggestions, and directed the staff to ensure prompt assistance and improved service delivery.

Haider Murtaza inspected waiting areas, seating arrangements, drinking water, ventilation and other essential facilities, stressing that elderly, disabled and pregnant women should be given priority during the SIM issuance process. He further directed the staff to provide complete guidance to beneficiaries regarding the new digital wallet system so they could fully benefit from the initiative.

Speaking to the media, he said the Benazir Social Protection Wallet, launched in line with the directives of President and Prime Minister of Pakistan, marked a significant step towards the financial empowerment of deserving women. Under the new system, beneficiaries will receive personal digital wallet accounts through which financial assistance will be transferred directly, while payment notifications will be sent via SMS.

He said the digital wallet system would enhance transparency, eliminate illegal deductions and give women complete control over their financial assistance. He added that BISP was leveraging modern technology to promote financial inclusion and provide secure, dignified and convenient financial services to deserving families.

The DG also informed beneficiaries that the Benazir SIM was being provided free of cost by the Government of Pakistan and that no fee should be paid to anyone for obtaining it. He advised women to keep the SIM secure, avoid sharing it or its PIN with anyone, and obtain it only from authorized BISP centres. Beneficiaries were also reminded to bring their original Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) and mobile phone when collecting the SIM.

Haider Murtaza said the BISP would continue taking effective measures to ensure the successful implementation of the digital wallet system, transparent payments and improved services so that government financial assistance reaches deserving families efficiently and with dignity.