Citizens from various areas of Abbottabad have welcomed the Federal Budget 2026-27, terming it a people-friendly budget and appreciating the government’s decision to expand social welfare initiatives aimed at supporting vulnerable segments of society.
Positive Response to Budget
Amjad Ali, a senior citizen, said that the expansion of the flagship Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) would enable a larger number of deserving women to benefit from financial assistance. He described the government’s commitment to strengthening social protection measures as a positive step towards improving the living conditions of low-income families.
Amjad Ali highlighted that under the proposed plan, the BISP Kafalat Programme would be expanded to cover 12 million families across the country, ensuring that more deserving households receive regular financial support.
Educational Stipends Programme
Another retired officer, Jawad Khan, welcomed the decision to broaden the scope of the Educational Stipends Programme, which is expected to benefit approximately 9.2 million children, helping them continue their education without financial hardships. He said that the allocation of Rs838 billion for BISP in the upcoming fiscal year reflects the government’s seriousness in addressing poverty and providing relief to economically disadvantaged families.
Other citizens expressed hope that the enhanced funding would ensure timely disbursement of assistance and further improve the effectiveness of welfare programmes. They urged the authorities to ensure transparency and easy access to these facilities so that all deserving women, especially widows and underprivileged families, could benefit from the initiatives.
Gratitude and Expectations
They also expressed gratitude to the federal government for prioritizing social welfare and poverty alleviation in the national budget. The widows reiterated that the proposed measures would provide much-needed financial relief to millions of families and contribute significantly to the socio-economic well-being of vulnerable sections of society.
