International Monetary Fund Advises Raising Benazir Income Support Programme Payments Alongside Sweeping Sales Tax Reforms
The International Monetary Fund proposes increasing quarterly BISP stipends to twenty thousand rupees while demanding the elimination of sales tax exemptions to balance fiscal revenues.
Peshawar High Court Halts Salary Deductions for Government Employees in BISP Recovery Case
The Peshawar High Court orders an immediate stop to salary deductions from government officials accused of receiving BISP funds while seeking clarity on eligibility.
Pakistan to Phase Out Blanket Power Subsidies: New Targeted Relief Model Starts January 2027
The federal government plans a major electricity subsidy overhaul by 2027, shifting relief from 200-unit protected consumers to BISP-registered families only.
Pakistan Sees Stable Overseas Employment and Higher Social Protection Spending in FY2026
Pakistan records steady overseas worker registrations during Jul-Nov FY2026, while social safety net programs expand with higher BISP spending and increased interest-free lending.