BISP distributes 150,000 SIMs in Sargodha, rest due by June 30

June 16, 2026 (MLN): The Benazir Income Support Programme has so far handed out 150,000 SIMs to registered beneficiaries across Sargodha District and its constituent tehsils, with the remainder of the targeted 210,000 SIMs set to be distributed before the close of June.

Sargodha's BISP Deputy Director Safdar Awan said  that the drive was progressing on schedule, with the outstanding 60,000 SIMs to be delivered to eligible recipients by June 30, 2026, APP reported.

The SIM distribution is part of BISP's wallet account opening policy, under which beneficiaries are registered through SIM-linked accounts to facilitate direct and transparent disbursement of financial assistance.

Breaking down the distribution by tehsil, Safdar Awan said Sargodha accounted for the largest share with 80,000 SIMs already distributed, followed by Sahiwal and Bhera with 20,000 each. Sillanwali, Shahpur and Bhalwal had each received 10,000 SIMs so far.

The Deputy Director said the distribution process was continuing without interruption across all tehsils and reaffirmed that the programme would meet its June 30 deadline for full coverage of the district's 210,000 designated beneficiaries.

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