BISP unveils largest welfare programme for women’s empowerment

By Our Correspondent

December 02, 2023

Islamabad:Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Chairman Dr. Muhammad Amjad Saqib has said that BISP is the largest Social Protection programme of Pakistan.

During his visit to BISP Zonal Office South Punjab and District Office Multan, Dr. Muhammad Amjad Saqib showcased his commitment to the welfare of needy women and the sustainability of the programme.

Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Chairman Dr. Muhammad Amjad Saqib talks to women as he visits BISP Zonal Office South Punjab and District Office Multan on Dec 1, 2023. —Facebook/bispinfo

Dr. Amjad Saqib heard the concerns of needy women and directed relevant authorities to resolve their issues promptly. He further directed the staff to ensure transparent payments, and also emphasized dialogues with POS agents and instructed the team to facilitate needy people with available resources.

Dr. Amjad Saqib stressed the importance of maintaining cleanliness standards in offices and treating needy women with respect & empathy emphasizing the human-centric approach of BISP.

In an address to BISP employees at Jamia Masjid Dream Garden Multan, Dr. Amjad Saqib reiterated the significance of the program, highlighting its budget of 471 billion rupees allocated by the government of Pakistan. He described financial assistance to 9.3 million poor families as an expression of love, sacrifice, and brotherhood. Dr. Amjad Saqib expressed the aim to make BISP a sustainable program for public service, asserting that assistance to poor families is not charity but their right.

Furthermore, Dr. Amjad Saqib emphasised on lifting needy households out of poverty, connecting children from such families with technical skills, and highlighting the importance of small businesses in poverty alleviation. He proposed the establishment of an endowment fund to improve the economic conditions of needy households, considering it a social responsibility to create an exemplary institution in the form of the Benazir Income Support Program. Dr. Amjad Saqib also listened to suggestions from BISP employees for program enhancement, showcasing a collaborative approach to refine and strengthen Pakistan's social protection initiatives.