Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety (PA&SS), Shazia Marri Monday said that the incumbent government has enhanced Benazir Income Support Programme’s (BISP) budget from Rs. 404 billion to Rs.455 billion for the Financial Year 2023-24.
She informed the journalists about the budget increase during a press conference held here.
She said that Benazir Nashonuma budget saw a leap up from Rs. 4.8 billion to Rs. 32.2 billion.
While talking about the Benazir Nashonuma Programme, the minister apprised the audience that BISP has registered 0.643 million children, pregnant women, and lactating mothers up to date.
As part of its ongoing development program, BISP has distributed Rs. 24 billion, effectively supporting vulnerable communities across the country.
She negated the fake news circulating in the media recently about boosting the population through Benazir Nashonuma.
She said it was extremely irresponsible to spread such news which are completely unfounded and have no true grounds.
Shazia Marri emphasized the importance of the role of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) in uplifting the lives of the underprivileged and marginalized segment of the society.—APP
