Pakistan raises stipend for its Benazir Income Support Program to Rs13,500, aiding around 10 million families.

The Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) in Pakistan has raised its quarterly stipend from Rs10,500 to Rs13,500, effective January 2025. Senator Rubina Khalid, BISP's chairperson, announced this increase and designated 2025 as the "Year of the Benazir Hunarmand Program," focusing on vocational training to empower underprivileged individuals. The program aims to support around 10 million families, improving access to funds and enhancing services through modern call centers and mobile registration vans.

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