BISP Opens 10 Million Bank Accounts for Direct Beneficiary Payments

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — September 19, 2025 — The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has reached a historic milestone by opening 10 million bank accounts for its beneficiaries, a move aimed at strengthening financial inclusion and ensuring transparency in welfare disbursements. While the accounts are not yet active, they will soon enable direct payments of Rs. 13,500, cutting out middlemen and eliminating long-standing issues of agent exploitation.

According to officials, six banks are already integrated, with efforts underway to link all through the One-Link system to ensure nationwide accessibility. The accounts will also provide standard banking services, although nominal withdrawal charges may apply. Analysts say the initiative, launched under the Prime Minister’s directive, is set to empower women by giving them financial control, promote digital transactions, and enhance transparency in welfare programs. Experts view the reform as a significant step toward building a more inclusive, safe, and modernized welfare framework across Pakistan.