Sindh Govt to provide financial assistance in Tharparkar through BISP

HYDERABAD, Nov 09 (APP): Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Senator Rubina Khalid, has said the Sindh Government has prepared a special financial assistance program for poor and deserving families affected by drought in Tharparkar.

According to a statement issued here on Monday, Rubina chaired a meeting at the office of Deputy Commissioner Tharparkar district, where she said the assistance would be provided in addition to the existing financial support under BISP.

She added that the eligibility poverty score, currently below 32, could be increased by the Sindh Government to include more deserving families using the BISP database to ensure transparent identification and support.
The Chairperson announced that a dedicated control center would be established at the DC’s Office to address beneficiaries’ complaints.

She further informed that beneficiaries were being geo-tagged, digital wallet accounts were being opened, and that 6 banks would be authorized to facilitate payments.
Emphasizing accountability, Senator Khalid warned of strict action against those involved in illegal deductions or financial irregularities.

She urged all stakeholders to avoid politicizing the program, as its sole purpose was to support poor and deserving families.
She stated that more than 60 million people across Pakistan were benefiting from BISP, adding that the programme was not charity but financial assistance aimed at reducing the economic difficulties of vulnerable families.

The chairperson reaffirmed that BISP was being implemented in accordance with the vision of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto.
Highlighting the programme’s outreach, she apprised that approximately 12 million children were benefiting under the Kafalat-related assistance programme, while 2.2 million women were receiving support under the Benazir Nashonuma Programme. She also stressed the importance of women’s skill development and economic empowerment.

BISP Director General Sanaullah Rind informed the Chairperson that BISP offices were operational in all 7 tehsils of Tharparkar. He stated that approximately 126,000 women were benefiting from BISP, while nearly 152,000 children were receiving assistance under the relevant programme.

Earlier, Senator Rubina Khalid held a meeting with elected representatives and district administration officials to review the drought situation and issues faced by beneficiaries, particularly illegal deductions and irregularities by payment device operators.

She reiterated BISP’s commitment to ensuring transparent payment systems, effective complaint resolution and maximum financial relief for deserving families, particularly women

The meeting was attended by Senators Panjo Mal Bheel, Krishna Kumari and Engineer Gian Chand, MNAs Dr Mahesh Kumar Malani and Pir Ameer Ali Shah, MPAs Qasim Siraj Soomro, Faqeer Sher Muhammad Bilalani, Khatumal Jeevan and Arbab Amanullah.

MPA Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Akbar Jadoon, Mirpurkhas Division’s Commissioner Shamir Khan Bhutto, DC Tharparkar Abdul Haleem Jageerani and other officials were also present.