The December payments under the Benazir Kafalat program are being distributed across Pakistan. The payments have been completed in more than 100 districts during the first and second phases. Now the third phase of the payments is about to begin. This article provides all the information about when the third phase starts and which districts are included. It also explains how to check if your district is included and provides an easy payment collection method.
Third Phase Start Date
The third phase of the Benazir Kafalat program will begin on November 30, 2024. Women from districts included in this phase can collect their payments after this date. Payments can be collected by visiting the nearest Benazir Income Support Program payment center.
Districts in the Third Phase
Many districts from Punjab, Sindh, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are part of the third phase.
In Punjab, the districts are Rawalpindi, Murree, Attock, Chakwal, Talagang, Jhelum, Islamabad, Mandi Bahauddin, Narowal, Sialkot, Gujrat, Sargodha, Bhakkar, and Khushab.
In Sindh, the districts included are Sanghar, Nawabshah, Mirpur Khas, Tharparkar, Matiari, and Umerkot.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, districts such as Peshawar, Charsadda, Mohmand Agency, Khyber Agency, North Waziristan, Upper Waziristan, Lower Waziristan, Kurram Agency, Orakzai Agency, Nowshera, Hangu, Swabi, and Bajaur are included.
Women from these districts should confirm if their payments are available.
Double Payments
Double payments are being made for women who missed the September installment. Those eligible will receive payments for September and December together. This benefit is only for women who did not receive the previous installment.
Payment Collection Procedure
Payments can be collected from the nearest Benazir Income Support Program payment center. Women should take their original ID card to the center. Without a valid ID card, payment will not be issued. There is no change in the payment collection process this time.
Conclusion
The Benazir Kafalat program supports poor women across Pakistan. The third phase of payments starts on November 30, 2024. Women from the included districts can collect their payments by following the simple process. Double payments are available for those who missed the September installment. By following the steps mentioned here, women can receive their payments without any hassle.