Kafalat/ Nashonuma Program

By mid-2023, the Benazir Kafaalat Program had distributed substantial funds to millions of beneficiaries worldwide – evidence of its broad reach. For example, 72 billion PKR was distributed between 8 million beneficiaries in July alone! Furthermore, its distribution mechanisms have expanded significantly with various modes such as Pakistan Post Money Orders, Smart Cards, Mobile Banking Debit Cards, and Biometric Verification Systems all being adopted to ensure aid reaches recipients efficiently and transparently.

Benazir Nashonuma Initiative Addresses Critical Health and Nutrition Needs

Complementing financial aid programs, the Benazir Nashonuma initiative also addresses critical health and nutrition needs through Conditional. Cash Transfer payments to reduce stunting among pregnant women and young children as well as increase health check-up adherence among beneficiaries; beneficiaries receive additional cash incentives when attending checkups regularly as well as eating nutritious foods to support better health outcomes and decrease anemia and micronutrient deficiencies.

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