The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) will launch the pilot phase of its new Sahulat Accounts—a direct bank account payment system—on August 13, 2025. Initially, enrollment will take place in major districts including Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Quetta, Peshawar, Muzaffarabad, Gilgit and Muzaffargarh.
Under this initiative, beneficiaries will open zero-fee limited-mandate accounts to receive cash disbursements via RAAST/IBFT into bank accounts of their choice. The system aims to move beneficiaries away from traditional cash transfers toward a more secure, dignified digital method, with support from the World Bank and FCDO. Staff training, dedicated coordination teams, and 24/7 complaint resolution mechanisms will ensure smooth implementation.
BISP piloting direct bank disbursement system, launching Sahulat Accounts on August 13, zero-fee limited mandate accounts in seven districts, aims for secure, dignified social assistance delivery
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