BISP likely to increase monthly stipend for beneficiaries

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May 08, 2017

ISLAMABAD, 08 May: The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) is expected to increase the monthly stipend for the beneficiaries.
According to reports, the monthly stipend Rs 1600 (quarterly 4800) will be increased to Rs 1833 (quarterly 5500) in next fiscal year budget.
According to sources, the recommendation has been finalized in this regard which will be forward to Finance Minister Ishaq Dar for approval.

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