BISP disburses Rs13,500 to 10M families under Kafalat Programme
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(Web Desk): Under the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), 10 million deserving families are currently receiving financial aid through the Benazir Kafalat Programme.

Each eligible household is provided with a biannual cash transfer of Rs. 13,500 to support basic needs.

In addition, the Benazir Taleemi Wazaif Programme continues to make a significant impact on child education across Pakistan. According to available documents, more than 10.77 million children are currently enrolled under the initiative, including 5.77 million boys and 5 million girls.

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To remain eligible, students must be enrolled in school or college and maintain at least 70% attendance on a quarterly basis. The stipend amounts vary by education level and gender:

Primary-level boys receive Rs. 2,500 and girls receive Rs. 3,000 per quarter.

Secondary-level boys receive Rs. 3,500 and girls Rs. 4,000.

Higher secondary-level boys get Rs. 4,500 while girls receive Rs. 5,000.

To encourage the completion of primary education, an additional one-time bonus of Rs. 3,000 is awarded to girls.

These initiatives aim to reduce dropout rates, support low-income households, and promote gender parity in education across Pakistan.