IMF highlights Pakistan implementing social programs in addition to unprecedented income support

Pakistan should take more social protection measures for vulnerable populations and make continued efforts on social programs: International Monetary Fund

IMF social program for Pakistan in addition to unprecedented income support.

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on Pakistan to implement social programs for the poor in addition to the Benazir Income Support Scheme. According to the IMF, Pakistan should provide more social security measures. Pakistan should implement social programs for vulnerable communities and make continuous efforts to ensure electricity and gas affordability.

According to the IMF, health and education spending targets were met in September of this year, but the interim government was unable to meet its December targets due to limited capacity. The elected government continued social security spending through the end of the year. According to the International Monetary Fund, BISP is an emergency support program with the best mechanisms, but the governance structure of the Benazir Income Support Program needs improvement, and there is room to improve the distribution mechanism and transparency of the program. .