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Policy Briefs Aug 17, 2026

Disaster Risk Reduction Policy Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The Disaster Risk Reduction Policy Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provides a comprehensive roadmap to shift the province from a reactive approach to disasters towards a proactive culture of preparedness, risk reduction and resilience. The policy addresses multiple hazards, including floods, earthquakes, landslides, droughts, heatwaves and GLOFs, while promoting early warning systems, climate change adaptation, risk-informed development and stronger community participation. It also places particular emphasis on protecting vulnerable groups and integrating Adaptive Social Protection to help poor and at-risk households prepare for, cope with and recover from disasters.

Annual Report Jun 01, 2023
Benazir Income Support Programme

15 Years of Benazir Income Support Programme

A 15-Year Journey from Inception to a Globally Recognized Social Protection Vehicle chronicles the evolution of Pakistan's flagship social protection programme. It highlights BISP's transformation from a cash transfer initiative into a comprehensive, technology-driven social protection system that empowers women, strengthens household resilience, promotes human capital development, and delivers rapid assistance during national crises while serving millions of vulnerable families across Pakistan.

Policy Briefs Sep 01, 2025
World Food Programme

Delivering Breakthrough Results in Preventing Malnutrition Across Pakistan

The Benazir Nashonuma Programme is Pakistan's flagship nutrition initiative operating under the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP). Launched in 2020, it supports pregnant and breastfeeding women and children under two with nutrition services, health care, awareness, specialized nutritious food, and conditional cash assistance to prevent stunting and improve child survival during the critical first 1,000 days of life.

Case Studies Apr 03, 2026

Social Protection for Nutrition: Way forward from the Global Task Force

This brief presents key outcomes from the Cross-Country Learning and Knowledge Exchange on Nutrition-Sensitive Social Protection, convened in Islamabad by the Global Task Force on Social Protection for Nutrition (GTF) and hosted by the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Government of Pakistan and Government of Timor-Leste with facilitation from the World Food Programme (WFP).

UNDP Research Paper

Addressing Poverty and Vulnerability - Social Protection in Pakistan

This research paper explores how social protection systems in Pakistan can address poverty and vulnerability, with a strong focus on gender equality. It highlights key challenges, policy gaps, and opportunities for strengthening inclusive and rights-based social protection aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

ILO Report

A social protection profile of Pakistan - Building an inclusive social protection system

Policy Briefs Mar 23, 2021

Towards shock-responsive social protection: lessons from the COVID-19 response in Pakistan