Karachi: In a major step towards improving girls\u2019 access to education in Sindh, the Government of Sindh\u2019s Reform Support Unit (RSU) has commenced the disbursement of PKR 800 million in education stipends to the families of 220,000 female students through its ongoing Girls Stipend Program. The funds are being disbursed via JazzCash , which is leveraging its network of over 75,000 agents in Sindh to ensure timely, transparent, and secure payments at the grassroots level. Each payment is made only after the student\u2019s enrolment status is verified, following which the parent or guardian receives an SMS notification confirming eligibility. The stipend is then collected through biometric CNIC verification, ensuring that the process remains both accountable and dignified. JazzCash, as the disbursement partner, has ensured that the process remains efficient and inclusive for families across 45 talukas of Sindh. \u201cGirls\u2019 education is not only a right \u2014 it is a catalyst for broader social change,\u201d said Junaid Hameed Samo, Chief Project Manager at Reform Support Unit. \u201cBy linking stipends to school enrolment, we\u2019re not just supporting individual students \u2014 we\u2019re shifting community norms and reinforcing the message that every girl belongs in a classroom.\u201d With Sindh being the second largest contributor to the more than 12 million out-of-school girls in Pakistan, the Girls Stipend Program by the government directly addresses a critical barrier to female education \u2014 household financial pressure. By providing a PKR 3,500 stipend per student, the initiative aims to offset the indirect costs of schooling, while motivating families to prioritize education over early labor or marriage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Karachi: In a major step towards improving girls\u2019 access to education in Sindh, the Government of Sindh\u2019s Reform Support Unit (RSU) has commenced the disbursement of PKR 800 million in education stipends to the families of 220,000 female students through its ongoing Girls Stipend Program. The funds are being disbursed via JazzCash , which is […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-486816","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-business"},"yoast_head":"\n