The Benazir Kafalat Program, a monthly payment scheme, is currently being distributed across Pakistan. The first and second phases have been completed in over 100 districts, and the third phase is set to begin. This article provides details on the start date, districts included, and the procedure for collecting payments. It also reveals which women are receiving double payments and details on which districts were not part of the first two phases.
The BISP is launching the third phase of December payments under the Benazir Kafalat Program, starting on November 30, 2024. Women from participating districts can collect their payments at their nearest BISP payment centers. District names are provided for confirmation.
Districts Included in the Third Phase
Third Phase of Payment Collection for Women in Punjab, Sindh, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
• Punjab: Rawalpindi, Murree, Attock, Chakwal, Talagang, Jhelum, Islamabad, Mandi Bahauddin, Narowal, Sialkot, Gujrat, Sargodha, Bhakkar, Khushab.
• Sindh: Sanghar, Nawabshah, Mirpur Khas, Tharparkar, Matiari, Umerkot.
• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Peshawar, Charsadda, Mohmand Agency, Khyber Agency, North Waziristan, Upper Waziristan, Lower Waziristan, Kurram Agency, Orakzai Agency, Nowshera, Hangu, Swabi, Bajaur.
Who Will Get Double Payments?
The Kafalat Program, a financial assistance program for women in Pakistan, is offering double payments to those who missed the September installment. These women will receive both the September and December installments together, ensuring they receive both payments.
The process for collecting payments remains unchanged, and beneficiaries can visit the nearest Benazir Income Support payment center to collect their installments. On November 30, 2024, the third wave of December payments will start, and recipients from the districts that are involved can pick up their payments from local centers. Double payments will also be given this time to women who missed the September installment.
Conclusion
The Benazir Kafalat Program’s third phase, launched on November 30, 2024, extends to Punjab, Sindh, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa districts, providing financial relief to countless women across Pakistan. The program also offers double payments to those who missed their September installment, ensuring no beneficiary is left behind. Read More