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 and IMF Finalize Strict Fiscal Targets for 2026 Budget to Secure Economic Stability
Pakistan commits to a Rs2.8 trillion primary surplus and a $5.6 billion reserve boost in a landmark fiscal agreement with the IMF to stabilize the national economy.
Bureau of Emigration and PPAF Report New Labor and Interest Free Loan Figures for March 2026
March 2026 data shows 50,506 workers registered for overseas employment while the PPAF disbursed Rs. 562 million in interest-free loans to support poverty alleviation.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Arrives in US for IMF World Bank Spring Meetings 2026
Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb leads a high-level delegation to the 2026 IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington D.C. to discuss economic reforms and global investments.
World Bank Pledges Continued Support for BISP Social Protection Initiatives
The World Bank reaffirms its technical support for the Benazir Income Support Programme to enhance transparency and efficiency in Pakistans social safety net.
Pakistan Hikes Petrol and Diesel Prices to Historic Highs Amid Global Energy Crisis
Federal Ministers Ali Pervaiz Malik and Muhammad Aurangzeb announce massive fuel price increases and new targeted subsidies for bikers, farmers, and transport.
Government Introduces Targeted Petrol Subsidy for Motorcyclists Amid Global Oil Surge
Advisor Khurram Schehzad confirms fuel price hikes driven by international crises while announcing targeted relief for bikers through BISP data integration.
Pakistan Digital Authority Completes Petrol Subsidy App for Low Income Citizens
The federal government finalizes the petrol subsidy application to provide targeted fuel relief for motorcycle and rickshaw owners through BISP data integration.
BISP Transitions to Fully Digital Payments for 10 Million Women with Mobile Wallet Accounts
Over 10 million women under Pakistan’s Benazir Income Support Programme have received mobile wallet accounts, enabling digital cash transfers and reducing reliance on agents, with full digital payments targeted by June 2026.