The officials said that the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) had so far distributed free SIM cards among 2.4 million registered beneficiaries in Punjab provinces, which comprised almost 49 per cent of its ultimate target.
This was elaborated in a stakeholder briefing by Haider Murtaza, Director General BISP Punjab on his visit to SIM distribution points in Muzaffargarh for monitoring the status of this initiative.
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Inspection of SIM Distribution Centers
The director general also assessed the process arrangements, such as beneficiary facilitation counters and overall service standards, during his visit.
He directly also spoke with women beneficiaries, listened to their issues and have monitored the whole distribution process for transparency, softness and respect.
Officials stressed the project’s goal to sow trust and cut out middlemen in delivery channels, with benefits sent directly.
Digital Financial Literacy and Wallet Accounts
Ongoing digital financial literacy training at delivery points was also monitored by Haider Murtaza.
This training helps women understand:
- How to maximize the use of their SIM cards
- How to handle digital wallet accounts attached with the SIMs
These wallets will facilitate upcoming BISP payment disbursements so that the beneficiaries can receive payments in a secure, timely and convenient way without having to visit physical payment camps.
Free SIM Cards and Zero Charges Policy
The director general highlighted that:
- SIM:CARDs are free of charge
- No recipient shall pay any agent or person
- A request for fees or commissions is contrary to the law.
Women were also requested that they should report any abuse at the nearest BISP Tehsil Office or the official helpline of BISP..
Safety Guidelines for Beneficiaries
Beneficiaries were instructed to:
- Keep their SIM cards secure
- Do not disclose the wallet and pin to anyone
- Keep personal information private.
Authorities observed that social protection wallets make women strong, ensuring their financial independence and accountability.
Instructions to Field Staff
Expressing his satisfaction over the progress being made on daily basis, Haider Murtaza ordered the field staff and service providers to expedite the distribution of water while ensuring that it meets high standard.
He stressed:
- Proper crowd management
- Following protocols to the letter
- No end-user misconduct or negligence is tolerated
He also thanked the field teams and advised them to keep up their commitment and professionalism.
Conclusion
The issuance of free SIM cards for millions of BISP recipients in Punjab is a major development toward transparent, digital and woman centric welfare delivery.
In complete transition to the digital wallet, empower a greater sense of access and dignity and security for recipients.
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