Visit to BISP District Office Mardan and Takhtbhai, Media Talk, Address to Public Gatherings
Mardan
Senator Rubina Khalid, Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), has announced that the scope of the BISP is being expanded according to the instructions of the President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari. She stated that the transparency of the BISP has been recognized by international organizations, including the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank, and that 9.3 million deserving families are benefiting from the program. “Our aim is for women to receive their money with dignity and respect, without any deductions,” she added. These remarks were made by Senator Rubina Khalid while speaking to media representatives during her visit to Mardan.
Senator Rubina Khalid further mentioned that BISP has introduced a new banking system to facilitate the payment of funds to deserving women. Under this system, the services of six banks are being procured to minimize human intervention, ensuring that beneficiaries receive their full amount. During her visit to the BISP District Office in Mardan and the Takhtbhai Office, Senator Rubina Khalid interacted directly with deserving women, listened to their concerns, and reviewed the registration process. She directed the staff to guide elderly women with dignity and respect. She also instructed the women to visit the office to collect their money only after receiving a message from 8171. Senator Rubina Khalid planted a sapling under the Benazir Plantation Campaign in the lawn of the District Office in Mardan and prayed for the prosperity of the country.
Senator Rubina Khalid emphasized that the BISP provides educational stipends to the children of deserving families under the Benazir Taleemi Wazaif Program, with more scholarships allocated for girls’ education. Under Benazir Nashonuma, pregnant women and infants are provided with cash grants and nutritious food. Additionally, a unique skills program is being launched for deserving women and their family members to help reduce poverty among these families.
