PR No. 52

Islamabad: February 04, 2026

Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Syed Imran Ahmad Shah held a meeting with Secretary Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Mr. Amir Ahmad Ali, to review the progress of SIMs distribution under the Social Protection Wallets (Digital Wallets) initiative.

During the meeting, the Secretary BISP briefed the Federal Minister on the pace of implementation and informed that more than 60 percent of the SIMs have been distributed to date to eligible beneficiaries across the country.

The Federal Minister appreciated the efficiency, fast delivery mechanisms, and effective implementation of the Digital Wallets initiative, stating that it reflects improved service delivery and strengthened transparency in social protection systems. He commended the leadership of the Secretary BISP and his team for achieving tangible progress within a short timeframe.

The Federal Minister directed that the remaining distribution process be expedited to ensure timely, secure, and seamless access to financial assistance for beneficiaries under the Social Protection Wallets framework.

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