In a major move aimed at making the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) more accessible and efficient, the government has officially ended the camp-based payment system. Starting this week, all payments under BISP 8171 will now be distributed through a new retail model. This step is being taken in light of the extreme heatwave gripping the country and the difficulties faced by beneficiaries, especially women, standing for hours in long queues under the scorching sun.
حکومت نے بی آئی ایس پی 8171 کی ادائیگیوں کا نظام کیمپوں سے ختم کرکے ریٹیل ماڈل پر منتقل کر دیا ہے۔ اب خواتین کو لمبی قطاروں میں گرمی میں کھڑے ہونے کی ضرورت نہیں رہی، بلکہ قریبی دکانوں سے آسانی سے امداد حاصل کی جا سکے گی۔
یہ قدم موجودہ موسم کی شدت کو دیکھتے ہوئے لیا گیا ہے تاکہ خواتین کو سہولت، تحفظ اور باعزت طریقے سے ان کا حق دیا جا سکے۔ اس سے وقت کی بچت ہوگی اور بدعنوانی کے امکانات بھی کم ہوں گے۔
Why the Shift to Retail? 🔍
The transition from campsites to retail shops is not random. It’s a response to real, urgent problems:
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Temperatures in many areas have crossed 48°C.
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Elderly women and children were fainting while waiting in queues.
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Campsites lacked basic amenities like shade, water, or seating.
Now, beneficiaries can collect their payments biometrically verified at nearby authorized retail outlets, such as partner bank shops or service points.
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What Happened at the Bahawalpur Meeting 📝
A high-level meeting led by Additional Secretary BISP, Dr. Tahir Noor, was held in Bahawalpur to officially roll out the retail model. Key decisions made:
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Ensure 100% transparency through real-time monitoring.
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Beneficiaries will receive printed receipts upon payment.
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Biometric verification is mandatory before releasing funds.
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All agents have been trained and deployed across the country.
Banks confirmed that the infrastructure is ready, and all necessary agents are operational.
Awareness Campaigns in Full Swing 📢
To avoid confusion, BISP is launching a wide-reaching awareness drive using:
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SMS alerts to beneficiaries
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Social media posts in local languages
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Radio announcements in rural areas
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Newspaper notices with clear instructions
The goal? Ensure no woman visits a closed campsite, only to return home frustrated.
Direct Visits and Feedback Collection 🧾
After the meeting, Dr. Tahir Noor made surprise visits to local BISP offices and Dynamic Registration Centers. He:
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Spoke directly with women to hear their concerns
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Inspected data entry and registration processes
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Promised fast-tracked solutions for all complaints
This shows the department is not just making decisions from boardrooms, but actively listening to real people.
Key Benefits of the New Retail Model ✅
This updated payment system brings several practical improvements:
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Weather-safe collection: No need to stand under the hot sun
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Time-saving: Skip long queues at campsites
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Wider access: Collect funds from any nearby retail agent
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Secure verification: No fraud or impersonation
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Transparent system: Every transaction is logged and receipted
Final Thoughts: A Step in the Right Direction 👏
Ending the campsite payment system under BISP 8171 is more than just a logistical upgrade—it’s a dignity-first move. This people-first shift puts ease, safety, and respect at the core of the BISP experience. The retail model is already gaining positive feedback and could become the standard for future welfare payments in Pakistan.