Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Update
Temporary Halt for Muharram Holidays
The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) will pause operations for the Muharram holidays. Here’s what you need to know:
Payment Schedule
- Payments will stop during the Muharram holidays.
- Check your payment status before the holidays start.
Office Closures
- BISP offices will close for the Muharram holidays.
- Offices will reopen after the holidays.
Important Dates
- Muharram holidays: [Insert exact dates here]
What You Should Do
- Check your payment status early.
- Plan any office visits before the holidays.
- For urgent needs, contact BISP support before the holidays.
Stay Informed
- Follow BISP updates for any changes.
BISP Office Closure Announcement
Three-Day Public Holiday for Muharram
The Government of Pakistan has announced a three-day public holiday for Muharram. This means all BISP offices will close. With the weekend before the holidays, the closure will last five days.
Muharram Holiday Schedule
DateDayEventJuly 13SaturdayWeekend HolidayJuly 14SundayWeekend HolidayJuly 15MondayMuharram HolidayJuly 16TuesdayMuharram HolidayJuly 17WednesdayMuharram Holiday
Important Dates
- Closure Period: July 13 – July 17, 2024
- Offices Reopen: July 18, 2024
Impact on BISP Operations
During the closure period:
- All BISP offices will close.
- Payments and new registrations will stop.
- Normal operations will start again on July 18, 2024.
Resumption of Benazir 10500 Payment Services
After the holidays:
- BISP offices will reopen on July 18, 2024.
- New registrations will start again.
- Beneficiaries can collect pending payments at the nearest BISP payment centre.
FAQs
When will the BISP offices reopen after the Muharram Holidays?
The offices will reopen on July 18, 2024.
Conclusion
The BISP offices will close for the Muharram holidays to observe this important time in the Islamic calendar. This may cause a brief disruption in services. But, operations will promptly resume on July 18, 2024.
Beneficiaries should plan accordingly. After the holidays, visit your nearest BISP payment centre to complete registrations and collect payments. This ensures a smooth transition back to regular operations and minimizes inconvenience for everyone involved.