Chairperson, FCCI president hold talks: BISP explains approach to marginalised sections FAISALABAD: BISP is a revolutionary and progressive programme to alleviate poverty by creating maximum job... Published 21 Jan, 2025 06:12am
Editorials Pension calculation formula EDITORIAL: An office memorandum issued by the Finance Division noted a change in the calculation of emoluments for... Published 15 Jan, 2025 02:59am
Pakistan Chairperson reviews progress BISP projects ISLAMABAD: Chairperson BISP Rubina Khalid and Secretary Amer Ali Ahmad chaired a meeting at the Benazir Income... Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:57am
Pakistan KP governor, others pay rich tributes to ZAB PESHAWAR: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi and Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP)... Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:47am
Pakistan BISP increases quarterly stipend to Rs13,500 ISLAMABAD: The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has announced to have increased by 28.57 percent its ... Updated 02 Jan, 2025 08:06am
Pakistan NA body asks SLIC to spend 1pc of profit on people’s welfare ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Commerce which met with Jawed Hanif Khan in the chair ... Published 31 Dec, 2024 08:03am
Opinion IMF and provincial governments Three provincial chief ministers from three competing political parties – Punjab (PML-N), Sindh (PPP) and Khyber... Updated 23 Dec, 2024 08:25am
Business & Finance BISP holds event in connection with Quaid’s birthday, Christmas ISLAMABAD: BISP organised a ceremony to celebrate Christmas, and the birthday of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, a... Published 21 Dec, 2024 06:24am
Opinion Lack of awareness of IMF conditions Pakistan’s private sector elite in industry and the farm sectors, major non-institutional recipients of budgeted... Updated 16 Dec, 2024 07:42am
Pakistan Meeting with Nestle officials ISLAMABAD: Chairperson BISP Rubina Khalid and Secretary BISP Amer Ali Ahmad met with the officials of Nestle... Published 14 Dec, 2024 08:00am
Print Modernising power distribution infrastructure: $530m loan approved by ADB Bank approves $330 million in additional financing to strengthen Pakistan’s federally administered social protection programmes and services Updated 12 Dec, 2024 02:44pm
Pakistan ADB approves $330mn financing to bolster Pakistan’s social protection programmes Result-based loan to expand grassroots-level social protection, lender says Updated 11 Dec, 2024 09:45pm
Pakistan Beneficiary-centric project: NA panel briefed about new BISP payment model ISLAMABAD: The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) authorities briefed the Standing Committee on Poverty... Updated 10 Dec, 2024 07:27am
Opinion From learner to leader: BISP sets a global standard The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) stands as a powerful testament to Pakistan’s commitment to social... Published 04 Dec, 2024 03:14am
Pakistan BISP, BMGF to expand maternal & child health, Nashonuma programmes LAHORE: Pakistan’s Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has taken a significant step towards enhancing its... Published 02 Dec, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan Empowering deserving individuals: BISP asks officials to explore potential collaborations with global stakeholders ISLAMABAD: The management of Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has tasked the senior BISP officials concerned... Published 30 Nov, 2024 06:26am
Business & Finance Sustained recovery expected: FD foresees Nov inflation to range between 5.8pc and 6.8pc ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division is anticipating sustained economic recovery in the ongoing fiscal year, inflation to... Updated 28 Nov, 2024 09:28am
Pakistan BISP holds training session FAISALABAD: Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) in collaboration with GIZ and Nutrition International organized... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Pakistan Committed to empowering deserving families: BISP Secy ISLAMABAD: Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Secretary Amer Ali Ahmad has expressed commitment to the economic... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Pakistan NAVTTC chief meets BISP chairperson ISLAMABAD: Chairperson of the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) Gulmina Bilal visited... Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan ‘BISP providing maximum support to underprivileged class’ ISLAMABAD: Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) Rubina Khalid said on Friday that the BISP is... Published 09 Nov, 2024 08:05am
Pakistan BISP official congratulates Ugandan delegation ISLAMABAD: Secretary BISP Amer Ali Ahmad has congratulated the Ugandan delegation on its successful study tour to... Published 26 Oct, 2024 07:21am
Print Move aimed at raising power consumption: PD giving final touches to ‘winter package’ ISLAMABAD: Power Division is said to be giving final touches to the ‘Winter Package 2024’ to increase electricity... Updated 26 Oct, 2024 08:40am
Pakistan Fund distribution: Uganda body briefed about transparency mechanism in BISP ISLAMABAD: Secretary BISP Amer Ali Ahmad has said that Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) is committed to... Published 24 Oct, 2024 07:48am
Editorials Social sectors and BISP EDITORIAL: The constant refrain in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) document titled “Pakistan: 2024 Article ... Updated 23 Oct, 2024 07:13am
Opinion Performance targets in IMF programme The newly approved IMF Programme in the form of a 37-month Extended Fund Facility can be considered as perhaps the... Published 22 Oct, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan Number of beneficiaries will soar to 10m by year: BISP chairperson FAISALABAD: The number of beneficiaries of Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) would jump to 10 million from... Published 14 Oct, 2024 08:18am
Print IMF concerned at low investment in social sector Fund warns underinvestment perpetuating poverty and widening inequality across country Updated 13 Oct, 2024 03:15pm
Print Power sector: Govt commits to IMF about drastic reforms ISLAMABAD: The government has committed to the International Monetary fund (IMF) to revise terms of Power Purchase... Updated 12 Oct, 2024 09:59pm
Print IMF assured of semi-annual gas tariff adjustment by Feb 15, 2025 IMF suggests gradually adjusting the tariff structure while implementing direct cash transfers through the Benazir Income Support Programme to protect vulnerable households Updated 12 Oct, 2024 09:35pm