BISP Announces Rs. 1 Million Each for Families of Deceased Women After Payment Centre Accident

A tragic incident occurred in Rahim Yar Khan this morning where beneficiaries of the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP), along with other women, had gathered at the payment centre of a private bank. According to initial reports, six women have died, while several others were injured after the roof of a shop collapsed.

A notice has been issued to the relevant partner bank, and a heavy fine is being imposed. BISP has also announced financial assistance of Rs. 1 million for the families of the deceased women and Rs. 300,000 for each injured woman. These payments will be completed by tomorrow.

Chairperson BISP Senator Rubina Khalid has expressed deep sorrow over the incident. On the instructions of the President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, Chairperson BISP Senator Rubina Khalid has immediately departed for Rahim Yar Khan to visit the site, review the situation, and express solidarity with the affected families.

On the directions of the BISP Chairperson, a high-level committee from the headquarters has also been dispatched to Rahim Yar Khan to conduct a comprehensive investigation, determine responsibility for the incident, and submit a detailed report within 24 hours.

Chairperson Senator Rubina Khalid stated that a transparent inquiry will be conducted into the incident and strict legal action will be taken against the representatives of the partner bank if negligence is proven. She also assured that the government will extend full support to the affected families.