The Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) has taken a big and positive step towards digital Pakistan. In a recent meeting, BISP Chairperson Senator Rubina Khalid and Karandaaz’s Chief Digital Officer Sharjeel Murtaza agreed to launch a pilot project using the Raast system. This trial will begin in seven selected areas of Pakistan. The purpose of this program is to send BISP payments directly to the mobile wallets of poor families. This new method will make it easier and safer for people to receive money, without long waiting lines or travel to faraway centers.
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What is the Raast System?
Raast is Pakistan’s first instant digital payment system, developed by the State Bank of Pakistan. It is designed to make money transfers fast, secure, and easy for everyone. Through Raast, people can receive and send money using just a mobile phone. This system will help low-income families receive government support in a safe and modern way. It also reduces the chances of fraud, delays, and human errors in payments. The Raast system is an important part of the government’s plan to include more people in the financial system and promote digital Pakistan.
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Important Decisions in the BISP Meeting
In the recent BISP meeting, some key decisions were made to start this digital transformation:
- The Raast system will be tested first in seven selected areas.
- These areas have been chosen because they are low-pressure zones, which means they are easier to manage.
- Mobile wallet payments will be introduced in these regions for the first time.
- Biometric verification (like fingerprint) will still be required to receive payments.
- If this pilot project is successful, it will be launched in the whole country.
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Main Purpose of Digital Payments in BISP
The main purpose of introducing the Raast system in BISP is to make life easier for the program’s beneficiaries. According to Senator Rubina Khalid, this system will help more than one crore (10 million) people across Pakistan. Now, people will get their money directly on their phones without standing in long queues or facing trouble at BISP offices. The new method is not only fast and secure, but it also protects the dignity of poor people by giving them a smooth and respectful way to receive their payments.
Benefits of Raast and Mobile Wallet System
This new system has many clear benefits:
- No more waiting in long lines at BISP centers.
- Payments will come directly to your mobile wallet.
- All transactions will be secure and easily traceable.
- It will encourage more women to open and use bank accounts.
- Less crowd and stress at payment centers.
This system will also help the government check if the right people are receiving the payments and will reduce fraud and corruption.
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Pilot Areas and Future Expansion Plan
The pilot project will be launched only in areas that have low workloads, so it is easier to manage. The names of these regions have not been shared yet, but they were carefully selected. If the trial is successful and runs smoothly, then this method will be introduced across Pakistan. This step-by-step approach will also allow BISP and Karandaaz to fix any issues before the full launch. Feedback from users will also help improve the system.
Conclusion
The launch of the Raast and mobile wallet payment system under the BISP Digital Transformation 2025 is a big step forward. This program is not just about digital technology, it’s about making life easier for poor families in Pakistan. With fast, safe, and modern payment systems, the government is making sure that every deserving person gets help with dignity and ease.
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FAQs
Will I need the internet to receive money through Raast?
No, you can receive payments even without the internet if your mobile wallet supports offline mode.
How will I know if I’m selected for the pilot program?
BISP will inform selected people through SMS or announcements at local offices.
Can I use any mobile wallet?
Only those mobile wallets connected to Raast and approved by BISP will be allowed.
What if I lose my phone?
Your mobile wallet is protected with biometric verification. You can recover your account safely through official support.