Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety, Seyed Imran Ahmad Shah, held an important meeting today with Ms. Rubina Khalid, Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP).
During the meeting, a detailed exchange of views took place on various BISP initiatives. These included the Benazir Nashonuma Programme, Benazir Taleemi Wazaif, and the Benazir Kafalat Programme, among others. The discussion focused on improving the effectiveness and outreach of these social safety programs.
A special focus of the meeting was the Benazir Hunarmand Programme, which aims to provide vocational and technical skills to youth, enabling them to become self-reliant. The Federal Minister appreciated the vision and structure of the Hunarmand initiative, stating that the Benazir Hunarmand Programme is the future of our youth. Empowering them through skill development is a concrete step towards sustainable poverty alleviation.
The Minister also lauded the efforts of BISP Chairperson Ms. Rubina Khalid and Secretary Mr. Amir Ali, appreciating their selfless dedication and commitment to serving the nation’s most vulnerable segments. He emphasized that strong leadership within BISP is key to the program’s ongoing success and credibility.
The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to strengthen bilateral cooperation and further enhance the impact of BISP programs across Pakistan.
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