PROVINCE REPORT
SWAT: Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Senator Rubina Khalid, visited BISP Tehsil Offices in Barikot and Babuzai, Mingora, Swat, to review service delivery and raise awareness among women beneficiaries about the use of Digital Wallets and free Benazir SIMs.
Accompanied by Member of the Provincial Assembly Mehr Sultana Advocate, Senator Rubina Khalid met women beneficiaries, listened to their concerns, and directed officials to ensure their prompt resolution. She emphasized that the activation of Digital Wallets is completely free, while the cash withdrawal service fee is fixed at PKR 280. She clarified that beneficiaries’ funds remain secure in their Digital Wallets and can be withdrawn at any time from any authorized retailer of the designated partner bank.
The BISP Chairperson also supervised the distribution of free Benazir SIMs and explained their importance in ensuring secure and transparent access to financial assistance. She reviewed the ongoing SIM distribution process and instructed staff to maintain transparency, efficiency and discipline throughout the exercise.
Senator Rubina Khalid advised beneficiaries to always receive their full stipend and warned them against unauthorized deductions. She urged women to report any complaints immediately so that appropriate action could be taken.
During the visit, she directed BISP officers and field staff to treat all beneficiaries with dignity, respect and courtesy while ensuring timely and transparent delivery of services. She said serving deserving families is not only an official responsibility but also a national duty, adding that helping humanity is a noble act.
Director General BISP Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Alaf Jan Afridi, also accompanied the Chairperson during the visit and reviewed the ongoing operations with local officials.
