Pakistan Edition · Monday, 2 November 2026
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Eligibility, deadlines, and step-by-step guides to public programmes that matter to households.
Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) is Pakistan’s national social protection programme, established in 2008 to provide financial assistance to vulnerable and low-income households, with payments primarily supporting eligible women.
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Ministry of Poverty Alleviation
The Benazir Income Support Programme is widening eligibility and raising the quarterly cash stipend for the poorest households.
Eligibility
Ministry of Finance / SMEDA
Low-mark-up loans for first-time entrepreneurs aged 21–45, with a simplified digital application path.
Eligibility
AEDB / Provincial energy departments
A federal-provincial subsidy for 5–10 kW home solar systems, aimed at cutting bills before the next summer peak.
Eligibility
Ministry of National Health Services
Inpatient cover is being standardised across provinces, with a new outpatient pilot in selected districts.
Eligibility
Ministry of National Food Security
Targeted fertiliser and seed support for smallholders ahead of the Rabi sowing window.
Eligibility
Establishment Division
Twelve-month paid internships in federal and provincial departments for recent graduates.
Eligibility
Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) is Pakistan’s national social protection programme, established in 2008 to provide financial assistance to vulnerable and low-income households, with payments primarily supporting eligible women.