Sindh Cabinet Approves Tax-Free Rs3.56tr Budget for FY27
Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah led the Sindh Cabinet in approving a landmark three point five six trillion rupee tax free provincial budget prioritizing social welfare.
BISP Extends Quarterly Relief Payments to Eighteen Thousand Rupees Nationwide
The Benazir Income Support Program scales up its social protection framework with increased quarterly stipends and a shift to mandatory digital wallets.
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.
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 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.
Overseas Employment Surges as Financial Support Initiatives Drive Social Uplift in Pakistan
Pakistan records a sharp rise in overseas employment registrations alongside continued financial inclusion efforts. The Bureau of Emigration reports a 43% monthly increase in worker registrations, while national programs like the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund and BISP continue to support low-income households.
Ahmed Naazer Minhaj Appointed President & CEO of ASA Microfinance Bank
ASA Microfinance Bank has appointed Ahmed Naazer Minhaj as its new President and CEO, bringing over 25 years of leadership experience to drive financial inclusion and support Pakistan’s low-income communities.