Islamabad: It’s obvious Unwilling The federal government uses the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) to help flood survivors, and the PPP once again urges the center to display allowances among citizens displayed through the “efficient and proven” BISP.
Over the past few weeks, PPP Chairman and Senior Leader has encouraged the use of flagship revenue support programs to mitigate thousands of citizens affected by monsoon floods. Earlier this week, its vice president Sherry Rehman was “strongly and repetitive” Propose Purpose of using BISP at Senate Committee meetings.
On Saturday, another PPP leader, Humayun Khan, urged the government to do so. A few days after PML-N leader and PM’s aide Rana Sanaullah was concerned about BISP, his statement said it was an unacceptable cash shortage of the government. Rana Sana said BISP cannot continue in its current form – either needing packaging or making a full modification to it.
PML-N leaders suggested that the “Benazir Rozgar Program” or “Hunarmand Spine” is a more effective way to provide beneficiaries with skills and employment opportunities rather than monthly allowances. He had said that the matter would be discussed in parliament and claimed that even some PPP leaders agreed to the proposal.
PPP Secretary General Humayun Khan reiterated his party’s demand for rapid relief activities through BISP, named by the former late Benazir Bhutto.
He said the federal government should provide immediate financial assistance to flood-affected families through BISP. He stressed that BISP is a “proven, transparent and effective mechanism that provides direct support to the country’s most vulnerable population”.
“At these critical times, the affected families are in desperate need of urgent support. BISP is the most reliable platform to ensure the rapid and equitable distribution of rescue funds.” PPP leaders urged the government to abandon political differences, purely on humanitarian grounds, to ensure relief efforts are carried out without delay or discrimination.
He added: “This is not the time to score politically. Now is the time to unite and act. The government must mobilize all available resources to help those in need through the transparent system of BISP.”
According to the National Disaster Administration data app According to reports, 1,044 people were reportedly injured, 7,850 houses were destroyed and 6,180 were killed.
Posted at Dawn on September 21, 2025
