Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) is all set to introduce a watershed transformation in financial assistance dispensing function. Beginning August 14, 2025, the assistance will be given directly into specific bank accounts belonging to women who qualify in urban areas of Pakistan. This will make the process safer, faster and transparent.
Direct Payment System… What Is It?
With the new formula, BISP has started depositing financial support into direct bank accounts of women. Direct Payment Receipt: Also called as “براہ راست پیمنٹ ریسیو” in Urdu, this mode of payment will help incredibly in an efficient approach for settling the amount with absolutely minimized delay and fraudulent of transferring funds.
Direct Payment System main benefits
Launch Date: August 14, 2025
Pilot Phase: Karachi, Lahore, Quetta, Gilgit, Muzaffarabad and Peshawar
Target Group: Women beneficiaries of BISP in these urban centers.
Beneficiary Bank account :Individual account for each women eligible.
Why is This Change Important?
There were some key problems that the introduction of direct payments solves:The new system not only removes this block to participation but also goes one step further.
This has allowed women to no longer need the help of taxis.
There will be no deductions or commissions with us on the aid.
It would also reduce payment delays and complaints about distribution.
The system gets more transparent and secure to all parties.
What Cities Will Be Impacted First
Major Cities Where the Rollout Starts
Karachi
Lahore
Quetta
Gilgit
Muzaffarabad
Peshawar
Later phases will include other cities.
New Bank Accounts Explained
Every eligible woman will have separate bank accounts.
The amount of financial aid is received in these accounts through BISP.
These funds are available for any woman who needs them and can be withdrawn using her ATM card at anytime.
The beneficiary will have full control over the account, guaranteeing privacy and protection.
Core Goals of the New System
Empowerment: Confidence and security that women own their hard-earned money.
Transparency — Making sure no one blocks the aid from the targeted person.
Security — Fraud prevention with the elimination of middlemen.
Enhance Speed and Reliability: Much faster processing of the whole process.
Steps to Receive Direct Payment
Eligible: Verified BISP beneficiary from pilot cities.
Account Opening: Automatically, your bank account will get opened.
Alerts: You will be alerted by them or get a call on your new detail of account
Direct Payment: Aid will be directly deposited to your bank account.
Withdraw: keep at home, plus ATM access or go to the bank and get your money back.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How the BISP income support works with direct bank account?
Money will go straight to your pocket without any delays or third-party commission fees.
Do I have to be the one to open a bank account?
BISP and the partner bank will open an account for you if you are eligible.
But, what banks work with this system?
The transactions will be processed by a combination of government and private banks located across your city. Note that BISP will declare exact names of the beneficiaries.
Q| May I use my Respective bank Account for BISP Payment in banks instead of opening a new account?
A special account will be opened with the specific name of BISP to receive your money and keep it safe.
When Payments Will Begin By City
In the pilot cities, that will start August 14, 2025. Later, it will be added to other regions.
But why is this good for women?
Financial Control: Women can empower to control their own funds.
Secure: All payments are safe due to PIN/ATM security.
Convenient: Withdraw money from all the banks and ATMs easily without any agent.
Privacy: It is your payment so why tell anyone.
Tips for Beneficiaries
Protect your CNIC and keep it up to date.
Do not operate in scams, respond only to the official msgs.
Establish a solid PIN for both your account as well as ATM card.
Only withdraw money from official banks or ATMs
WHY PAKISTAN NEEDS THIS SYSTEM SUITABLE FORwikimed picPakistan?
Financial Inclusion: Empowering more women financially.
Transparency — leading to less corruption and fewer delays in the aid process.
Reliability: The government aid system will more reliable and sustainable.
Standard for the Region: Raises bar for other welfare schemes in Pakistan
Conclusion
From the 14th of August 2025, the new BISP direct bank account solution will revolutionize how money flows for women in Pakistan. The pilot phase will help women in big cities to get money faster, safely & in a controlled manner. This initiative will now cater to a higher number of families and as it grows, more and more people can be linked to a transparent, efficient and fraud-free system.
