Pakistan Social Safety Nets Expand as Overseas Employment and BISP Funding Surge in FY2026
Pakistan reports a 22.8 percent rise in overseas worker registrations and a 36.9 percent increase in BISP expenditure, totaling Rs. 329.8 billion for Jul-Jan FY2026.
Rising overseas employment and interest-free loans reinforce income resilience in Pakistan
Pakistan recorded higher overseas employment registrations and expanded interest-free lending in late 2025, supporting household incomes and social resilience alongside targeted government welfare spending.