September 8, 2020 – Islamabad: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister of Pakistan on Social Protection and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Sania Nishtar has approved the formation of the Cyber Crime Wing. “In order to protect the interests of Ehsaas beneficiaries, I have directed the management to expedite the establishment of the “Cyber Crime Wing” in BISP for the purpose of preventing and controlling incidents where criminal elements commit fraud using digital technology,” said Nishtar in a tweet post. Those involved in the fraud will be dealt with an iron hand, she vowed. The Cyber Crime Wing will be set up at BISP with the aim of using digital technology in cracking down on the corrupt elements who fool the masses with deception and forgery. Dr. Nishtar has directed Ehsaas management to complete the process for formation of this wing as soon as possible.
