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BISP introduces free SIMs for cash assistance transfers
Key takeaways
- According to the official message, the initiative has been launched on the special directives of President Asif Ali Zardari and in line with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s vision of promoting a cashless economy.
- Under the new system, beneficiaries will receive upcoming installments only through digital wallet accounts opened using the specially issued Benazir mobile SIM.
- BISP urged all beneficiaries who have not yet obtained their free SIM cards to immediately visit the nearest BISP office along with their personal mobile phones.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize ISLAMABAD: The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) on Tuesday issued an important update for beneficiaries, announcing that future payments will be transferred through digital wallet accounts linked to free BISP mobile SIMs.
According to the official message, the initiative has been launched on the special directives of President Asif Ali Zardari and in line with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s vision of promoting a cashless economy.
Under the new system, beneficiaries will receive upcoming installments only through digital wallet accounts opened using the specially issued Benazir mobile SIM.
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