DG BISP Punjab reviews digital wallet, Free SIM distribution in South Punjab

MULTAN, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 19th Jul, 2026) Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Punjab, Director General Haider Murtaza,

visited Rahim Yar Khan, Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajanpur and Jhang districts to review the

ongoing distribution of free Benazir SIMs and the establishment of digital wallet accounts

under the Benazir Social Protection Wallet initiative.

During his visits to SIM distribution centres, the DG inspected arrangements for beneficiary

women, monitored the issuance and activation of SIMs, and reviewed the progress of digital

wallet registration. He also interacted with women beneficiaries, listened to their concerns

and suggestions, and directed the staff to ensure prompt assistance and improved service

delivery.

Haider Murtaza inspected waiting areas, seating arrangements, drinking water, ventilation

and other essential facilities, stressing that elderly, disabled and pregnant women should be

given priority during the SIM issuance process. He further directed the staff to provide complete

guidance to beneficiaries regarding the new digital wallet system so they could fully benefit

from the initiative.

Speaking to the media, he said the Benazir Social Protection Wallet, launched in line with

the directives of President and Prime Minister of Pakistan, marked a significant step towards

the financial empowerment of deserving women.

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Under the new system, beneficiaries will

receive personal digital wallet accounts through which financial assistance will be transferred

directly, while payment notifications will be sent via SMS.

He said the digital wallet system would enhance transparency, eliminate illegal deductions and

give women complete control over their financial assistance. He added that BISP was leveraging

modern technology to promote financial inclusion and provide secure, dignified and convenient

financial services to deserving families.

The DG also informed beneficiaries that the Benazir SIM was being provided free of cost by the

Government of Pakistan and that no fee should be paid to anyone for obtaining it. He advised

women to keep the SIM secure, avoid sharing it or its PIN with anyone, and obtain it only from

authorized BISP centres. Beneficiaries were also reminded to bring their original Computerised

National Identity Card (CNIC) and mobile phone when collecting the SIM.

Haider Murtaza said the BISP would continue taking effective measures to ensure the successful

implementation of the digital wallet system, transparent payments and improved services so that

government financial assistance reaches deserving families efficiently and with dignity.