KARACHI: The Sindh Government is preparing a special financial assistance scheme for low-income families affected by drought in Tharparkar, Benazir Income Support Programme Chairperson Senator Rubina Khalid said.
Speaking at a meeting in the Deputy Commissioner’s office, Khalid said the new support would be in addition to existing BISP payments. A dedicated control centre will also be set up at the office to handle beneficiaries’ complaints.
She said recipients are being geo-tagged and digital wallets opened. Six banks are expected to facilitate the payments.
