The present government has increased the budget of Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) up to Rs 400 billion as compared to the last year’s allocation of Rs. 360 billion, in order to mitigate the sufferings of the poorest segments of society. According to the budget speech presented in the National Assembly on Friday, the budget of BISP was expected to be increased up to Rs 450 billion by the next Fiscal Year.
The BISP is a flagship program of the government and implementing various schemes for the welfare of downtrodden segments. —APP
