Introduction
The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) also plays a crucial role in Pakistan’s social welfare system. Moreover, it aims to alleviate poverty and empower vulnerable populations across the country. And also one of the key operational units of BISP is the Tehsil Office. Consequently, it serves as a vital link between the program’s central management and local communities.
بینظیر انکم سپورٹ پروگرام (BISP)
پاکستان کے سماجی محفوظی کا اہم اور نمایاں پروگرام ہے جو غریب اور کم آمدنی طبقے کو معاشی مدد فراہم کرنے کے لئے شروع کیا گیا۔ یہ پروگرام 2008 میں شروع ہوا اور اس کے اہم مقاصد میں غریبی کم کرنا، خواتین کو مستحکم بنانا اور معاشی طور پر مضبوطی فراہم کرنا شامل ہیں۔
Role and Functions of BISP
At the heart of BISP’s operations, Tehsil Offices are also responsible for implementing various social protection programs and initiatives at the grassroots level. Additionally, they play a pivotal role in identifying eligible beneficiaries, facilitating enrollment, and delivering financial assistance to marginalized families.
Importance of BISP Tehsil Office
In fact, the presence of the Tehsil Office is critical for ensuring the inclusivity and accessibility of BISP services. Particularly in remote and underserved areas, where beneficiaries may face geographical and socioeconomic challenges.
Updated List of BISP Tehsil Offices PDF
1. BISP Regional Offices in Punjab
| Name | Designation | Name | Address | |
| Mr. Bilal Majeed | Director General | 042-35219118 | 48-L Model Town (Extension), Lahore | dg.punjab@bisp.gov.pk |
| Mr. Tanvir Ahmed | Director (HQs) | 042-35219178 | 48-L Model Town (Extension), Lahore | dirhq.punjab@bisp.gov.pk |
| Mr. Sagheer Ahmad | Divisional Director Lahore | 042-35219179 | 48-L Model Town (Extension), Lahore | divdir.lhr@bisp.gov.pk |
| Mr. Amin Ahmad | Divisional Director Bahawalpur | 062-2882560 | House No. 7/B, Umar Shaheed Road, Model Town A, Ahmadpur Road, Bahawalpur | divdir.bwp@bisp.gov.pk |
| Mr. Zafar Kamal | Divisional Director Sahiwal | 040-4221414 | House No.561/1, Police Line Road, Sahiwal | divdir.swl@bisp.gov.pk |
| Mr. Muqaddas Tanveer Cheema (Add. Charge) | Divisional Director Sargodha | 048-3210079 | House No.178, Chatha Town, Sharif Garden Road, Near Qenchi Moar, Sargodha | divdir.sgd@bisp.gov.pk |
| Mr. Zaffar Kamal (Add. Charge) | Divisional Director DG Khan | 064-2461412 | House No.439 Near Imam Bargah, Shah Sikandar Road, Dera Ghazi Khan | divdir.dgk@bisp.gov.pk |
| Mr. Mirza Muhammad Nawaz | Division Director Rawalpindi | 051-9281132 | House No 805, St No 1, Chaklala SchemeIII, Rawalpindi | divdir.rwp@bisp.gov.pk |
| Mr. Muqaddas Tanveer Cheema | Division Director Gujranwala | 055-9330672 | Street No.1, Mian Zia ul Haq Road, Civil Lines, Gujranwala | divdir.gwa@bisp.gov.pk |
| Mr. Muqarrab Mukhtar | Division Director Faisalabad | 041-2421309 | P-695, Batala Colony near Rabia Trust Hospital, Faislabad | divdir.fsd@bisp.gov.pk |
| Mr. Zafar Kamal (Add. Charge) | Divisional Director Multan | 061-9330600 | 230 – Tughlaq Town, Near Bus Stand, Multan | divdir.mlt@bisp.gov.pk |
2. BISP Regional Offices in Balochistan
| Name | Designation | Contact | Address | |
| Mr. Javed Masood | Director General | 0812663430/1 | House No. 49/B, Chiltan Housing Scheme Air Port Road, Quetta | dg.baluchistan@bisp.gov.pk |
| Mr. Naik Mohammad Baloch | Director HQ Quetta | 0819241005/6 | House No. 49/B, Chiltan Housing Scheme Air Port Road, Quetta | dirhq.bal@bisp.gov.pk |
| Mr. Muhammad Awaz Baloch | Divisional Director Quetta | 081-2838644 | Tehsil Sadar, Abdullah Pal street, near Shah Nawaz Autos, Imdad Chowk | divdir.qta@bisp.gov.pk |
| Mr. Abdul Waheed Kandhro | Divisional Director Nasirabad | 0838710085/6 | Umrani street, Iqbal Town, Near PPHI Office, Dera Murad Jamali | divdir.nsd@bisp.gov.pk |
| Mr. Yousuf Ali Rodeni | Divisional Director Kalat | 853920181 | Aslam Colony, Awadan Road, Uthal | divdir.kzd@bisp.gov.pk |
| Post Vacant | Divisional Director Sibi | 0833500195/6 | Selachi Marhi, Sobat Serai Road, Sibi | divdir.sbi@bisp.gov.pk |
| Mr. Sohail Anwar | Divisional Director Makran | 852414064 | BISP Office, Commissionary Road, near Park Hotel, Turbat | divdir.mkn@bisp.gov.pk |
| Mr. Atta Muhammad Nasar | Divisional Director Zhob | 824411066 | H#1953 Garden Town Levies line, Loralai | divdir.zhb@bisp.gov.pk |
3. BISP Regional Offices in Khyber-Pakhtoonkhwa/FATA
| Name | Designation | Contact | Address | |
| Mr. Irfan Aman Yusufzai | Director General | 091-9331791 | House # D-12, Sector D-1, Phase-1, opposite Tatara Park, Hayatabad, Peshawar | dg.kp@bisp.gov.pk |
| Mr. Rasheed Noor | Director HQ | 091-5815421 | House # D-12, Sector D-1, Phase-1, opposite Tatara Park, Hayatabad, Peshawar | dirhq.kp@bisp.gov.pk |
| Name | Designation | Contact | Address | |
| Mr. Zia Ur Rehman | Dy Director (Operations) | 091-5817775 | House # D-12, Sector D-1, Phase-1, opposite Tatara park, Hayatabad, Peshawar | ddi.kp@bisp.gov.pk |
| Mr. Hassan Afridi | Dy Director (WeT) | 091-5816007 | House # D-12, Sector D-1, Phase-1, opposite Tatara park, Hayatabad, Peshawar | ddst.kp@bisp.gov.pk |
| Mr. Jan Bahadar | Divisional Director, Peshawar | 091-9331649 | H #,06, Rehman lane, Opposite NADRA Mega Center, Tehkal Payan, Jamrud Road, Peshawar | divdir.psh@bisp.gov.pk |
| Mr. Farooq Sultan (add. charge) | Divisional Director, Bannu | 0928-633204 | House No.282/A, Phase 1, Bannu Township | divdir.bu@bisp.gov.pk |
| Mr. Nawab Gul | Divisional Director, Malakand | 0932-411028 | Opposite GPO, Markaz Abad, Batkhela, District Malakand | divdir.mkd@bisp.gov.pk |
| Mr. Farooq Sultan | Divisional Director, Kohat | 0922-513113 | House No. 93, Phase-2B2, Near Masjid Muhammad KDA, Kohat | divdir.kt@bisp.gov.pk |
| Ms. Saima Bibi | Divisional Director, Hazara | 0992-341260 | H#57, Street # 17, PMA Kakul Road, Shahzaman Colony, Abbottabad | divdir.abt@bisp.gov.pk |
| Mr. Muzaffar Ali Barki | Divisional Director DI Khan | 0966-732634 | Kokab Colony Opposite Kanz College, West Circular Road, DI Khan | divdir.dikhan@bisp.gov.pk |
| Mr. Abdul Jalil Khan | Divisional Director, Mardan | 0937-840075 | Opposite GPO, Markaz Abad, Batkhela, District Malakand | divdir.mkd@bisp.gov.pk |
Regional Office in AJK |
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| Mr. Raja Kaleem Ullah Khan | Regional Director (AJ&K) | 05822-924111 | Near Bilal Masjid, Lower Chatter, Muzaffarabad, AJ&K | rdir.ajk@bisp.gov.pk |
| Mr. Raja Ghazanfar Ali | Dy. Director (HQ) (AJ&K) | 05822-924111 | Near Bilal Masjid, Lower Chatter, Muzaffarabad, AJ&K | |
| Mr. Saeed Ahmed Shwl | Divisional Dy. Director, Muzaffarabad | 05822-924132 | Near Bilal Masjid, Lower Chatter, Muzaffarabad, AJ&K | dd.muzaffarabad@bisp.gov.pk |
| Mr. Raja Muhammad Ayaz Khan | Divisional Dy. Director, Mirpur | 05827-924111 | House No. 80 Sector F-2, Near Gulzaree-Habib Mosque, Mirpur, AJK | ddir.mrp@bisp.gov.pk |
| Ms. Sanam Nazir Khan | Divisional Dy. Director (Current Charge), Poonch | 05824-920033 | Near UBL Bank Road, Rawalakot, AJK | ddir.rkt@bisp.gov.pk |
Regional Office in Gilgit Baltistan |
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| Engr. Mumtaz Hussain | Regional Director GB | 05811-920980 | BISP Regional Directorate, Opposite GB Assembly, Jutial, Gilgit | rdir.gb@bisp.gov.pk |
| Mr. Bilal Hussain | Dy Director HQ GB | 05811-922681 | BISP Regional Directorate, Opposite GB Assembly, Jutial, Gilgit | dd.admingb@bisp.gov.pk |
| Dr. Ali Murad Khan | Dy Director Gilgit | 05811-920984 | BISP Regional Directorate, Opposite GB Assembly, Jutial, Gilgit | ddir.glt@bisp.gov.pk |
| Mr. Wazir Israr Haider | Dy Director Skardu | 05811-920117 | Muhib Road Near Aga Hadi Chowk, Skardu | ddir.skd@bisp.gov.pk |
4. BISP Regional Offices in Sindh
| Mr. Abdur Rahim Shaikh | Director General Sindh | 021-99333067 | Regional Office BISP, House No B-39, Block -11, Near AGPR NIPA, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi | dg.sindh@bisp.gov.pk |
| Mr. Tahir Nawaz | Director HQ Sindh | 021-99333079 | Regional Office BISP, House No B-39, Block -11, Near AGPR NIPA, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi | dirhq.sindh@bisp.gov.pk |
| Mr. Zulfiqar Ali Abro | Divisional Director Lyari | 021-99251512 | Plot No. ST-21, Sindh Govt. Circuit House No. 2(Old Balochistan House), Clifton Block-II, Near Dr. Ziauddin Hospital, Karachi | divdir.lyr@bisp.gov.pk |
| Mr. Riaz-ul-Hassan | Divisional Director Karachi | 021-34961010-12 | House No D-8, Gulnab Housing Society, Behind Samama Shopping Centre, Gulistan e Johar, Karachi | divdir.khi@bisp.gov.pk |
| Mr. Altaf Ahmed Memon | Divisional Director Hyderabad | 022-2117113 | Bungalow No. A-23 behind Bahria College, Gulistan-e-Sajjad, Hyderabad | divdir.hyd@bisp.gov.pk |
| Mr. Azhar Khalique Shar | Divisional Director Mirpur Khas | 0233-9290394 | House No: B-59 Deh 108 Ali Town, Main Hyderabad Road, Mirpurkhas | divdir.mks@bisp.gov.pk |
| Mr. Jameel Ahmed Shaikh | Divisional Director Sukkur | 071-9310033 | Bungalow # 64 Yousef Masjed near Punjab College, Shikarpur Road |
Impact of BISP Programs at Tehsil Level
BISP programs implemented through Tehsil Offices have had a transformative impact on poverty alleviation. Women empowerment and overall socioeconomic development had an impact at the tehsil level. Additionally, by offering skills training and job placements, BISP further enhances the impact of its support on beneficiary households.
Official link of BISP: https://bisp.gov.pk/
Outreach and Awareness Initiatives
Moreover, to enhance program effectiveness. The BISP Tehsil Office conducts outreach and awareness campaigns to educate communities about eligibility criteria, application processes, and also available support services.
Collaborations with Local Authorities
Furthermore, the BISP Tehsil Office collaborates with local government authorities. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and additionally community-based organizations to leverage resources, expand outreach, and strengthen social safety nets.