Published on, Aug. 26 -- August 26, 2025 12:28 AM

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday launched 10 million digital wallets for Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) beneficiaries, calling it a historic milestone in Pakistan's journey towards transparency, financial inclusion, and a cashless economy.

With a symbolic palm touch, the Prime Minister inaugurated the system in the presence of federal ministers, BISP leadership, and international partners, including GIZ. He congratulated BISP Chairperson Senator Rubina Khalid, the BISP team, and partner institutions for the "landmark decision that will safeguard genuine recipients and protect them from undue difficulties."

"The digital wallet system is in its true sense blessed ...