EOBI to establish Biometric Payment Pensions System in Country   

• Pension for the elderly under Ehsaas Program that were already enrolled in the Employees Old Age Benefit Institute (EOBI) of Government has been increased from Rs 5,250 to Rs 6,500

According to details, pension for the elderly under Ehsaas Program that were already enrolled in the Employees Old Age Benefit Institute (EOBI) of Government has been increased from Rs 5,250 to Rs 6,500, an official of Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) told APP on Friday.

He said for ensuring transparency in pension transfer, the EOBI was establishing a biometric payment pensions system in the country.

The Ministry of Human Rights has also drafted a bill to accrue certain benefits to the elderly,he added.