{"id":1156961,"date":"2026-02-04T20:55:24","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T15:55:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.app.com.pk\/?p=1156961"},"modified":"2026-02-04T20:55:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T15:55:24","slug":"minister-urges-swift-completion-of-bisp-digital-wallets-sim-distribution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demo.app.com.pk\/index.php\/2026\/02\/04\/minister-urges-swift-completion-of-bisp-digital-wallets-sim-distribution\/","title":{"rendered":"Minister urges swift completion of BISP Digital Wallets SIM distribution"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">ISLAMABAD, Feb 04 (APP): In a decisive push to strengthen Pakistan\u2019s social protection system, Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety, Syed Imran Ahmad Shah Wednesday reviewed the progress of the Benazir Income Support Programme\u2019s (BISP) Digital Wallets initiative, emphasizing timely and secure access to financial assistance for all eligible beneficiaries.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">During the high-level meeting with Secretary BISP, Amir Ahmad Ali, the minister was briefed on the pace of SIM distribution under the Social Protection Wallets program.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The secretary reported that over 60 percent of the SIMs have already reached beneficiaries nationwide, marking a significant milestone in the government\u2019s efforts to enhance transparency and efficiency in social welfare delivery.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The federal minister commended the rapid implementation, efficient delivery mechanisms, and effective execution of the initiative, highlighting that the Digital Wallets system reflects a modern, accountable, and citizen-focused approach to social protection.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He praised the leadership of Secretary BISP and his team for achieving substantial progress within a short timeframe.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Reiterating the importance of timely service, Syed Imran Ahmad Shah directed authorities to expedite the remaining distribution, ensuring seamless and secure financial access for all beneficiaries under the Social Protection Wallets framework.<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD, Feb 04 (APP): In a decisive push to strengthen Pakistan\u2019s social protection system, Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety, Syed Imran Ahmad Shah Wednesday reviewed the progress of the Benazir Income Support Programme\u2019s (BISP) Digital Wallets initiative, emphasizing timely and secure access to financial assistance for all eligible beneficiaries. 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