SWABI
Chairperson, Benazir Income Support Program (BISP), Ms. Rubina Khalid here Friday said the program was aimed to reduce poverty and financially empower the under-privileged and poor segment of the society.
She expressed the views during her visit to different distribution centres of BISP in Swabi where she reviewed registration process and distribution of stipend amount among beneficiaries.
Talking to beneficiaries, she said that BISP was a unique program launched as per the vision of former Prime Minister Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed to take the poor segment of the society out of the poverty cycle and enable them to live with honour and dignity.
Directing BISP staff to provide best facilities and assistance to women at these centres, she also asked the beneficiaries to come to their respective centres for cash after receiving a message from 8171 official number to avoid incontinence during hot weather.
Rubina Khalid visited the survey registration desk and observed the complete registration process of beneficiaries there. She instructed the concerned officers to ensure clear written instructions and banners are displayed for the guidance of beneficiaries and other visitors.
Despite hot weather, Rubina Khalid’s visit reflect her strong commitment to improving the efficiency and transparency of the Benazir Income Support Programme payment system and ensuring that all beneficiaries receive their rightful amounts with dignity and respect irrespective of caste and colour or political affiliation.
She said the new registration process of poor families continued and the eligible candidates could register themselves at their respective tehsils offices of the BISP.
Ms Rubina Khalid issued spot orders to BISP staff for resolution of public complaints and providing best facilities to women, adding misconduct and indiscipline would not be tolerated.
Director General BISP KP, Zohra Aslam, and other senior officers of the program were present. They briefed the BISP Chairperson about the services being provided to people at Swabi.
The purpose of the visit was to inspect the payment disbursement process besides necessary arrangements and facilities provided to the women beneficiaries receiving their quarterly Benazir Kafaalat stipends in Swabi.
Rubina Khalid on this occasion interacted directly with BISP beneficiaries and listened to their issues and concerns. Emphasized the importance of resolving all issues faced by the beneficiaries, she insisted on treating the women with respect and politeness.
She instructed the staff to address connectivity and device issues with the banks and further directed the staff to issue tokens to individuals only when an amount existed in their accounts.
