KARACHI: Stampede broke out during the distribution of funds of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) among deserving women in Karachi, ARY News reported, citing rescue sources. The stampede broke out outside the BISP office near KPT Ground in Karachi’s Kemari area. As a result, 20 women lost fell unconscious. Getting the information, the rescue teams reached the spot and moved the women to the hospital. Last Monday, Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) announced releasing the fourth quarterly tranche of Benazir Kafaalat cash assistance. Read more: ‘BISP budget enhanced up to Rs455bn in Budget 2023-24’ According to a press release, the fourth quarterly tranche would be Rs 9,000 per beneficiary, after 25 increase, which was announced by the federal government early this year. In addition to Benazir Kafaalat cash assistance, Benazir Taleemi Wazaif stipend’s instalment of January to March is also being disbursed to 6.7 million school-going students, having at least 70...
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