Islamabad
\nChairperson BISP Senator Rubina Khalid extends Independence Day greetings to the nation; launches the \u201cGreen Pakistan, Benazir Pakistan\u201d tree plantation campaign; cuts Independence Day cake with children enrolled in the Benazir Taleemi Wazaif Programme; distributes appreciation certificates to doctors, paramedical staff and volunteers for their services during the Swat floods; special prayers offered for Pakistan\u2019s peace, stability, progress and prosperity.
\nAllah Almighty has blessed Pakistan with abundant resources. We need to move forward with collective thinking, self-accountability and a spirit of national service.
\nThe Benazir Income Support Programme is the practical manifestation of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto\u2019s vision. BISP has introduced revolutionary reforms in the payment system through the Digital Wallet.
\nThe sacrifices of the Pakistan Armed Forces for the defence, peace and stability of the country are a source of pride for the entire nation. We must project Pakistan\u2019s positive and peaceful image before the world,\u201d said Senator Rubina Khalid.*
\nA ceremony to commemorate Pakistan\u2019s 79th Independence Day was held at the Headquarters of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP).
\nThe event was attended by Chairperson BISP Senator Rubina Khalid, Secretary BISP Amer Ali Ahmad, Additional Secretary Dr. Asmat Nawaz, BISP officers and employees, BISP beneficiary families, and children enrolled in the Benazir Taleemi Wazaif Programme.
\nThe ceremony commenced with Chairperson BISP Senator Rubina Khalid planting a sapling at the BISP Headquarters, marking the launch of the \u201cGreen Pakistan, Benazir Pakistan\u201d Tree Plantation Campaign.
\nOn the occasion, she said that *Pakistan is currently facing the severe impacts of climate change, making tree plantation not merely a campaign but a national emergency.
\nShe stressed that tree plantation must be promoted on a war footing to effectively address the challenges posed by climate change.* She urged every Pakistani to play their part in this national responsibility by planting more trees and ensuring their protection.
\nShe further announced that the tree plantation campaign would not remain confined to Independence Day but would continue throughout the year as a national movement to help build a safer, greener and more prosperous Pakistan for future generations.
\nLater, Chairperson BISP Senator Rubina Khalid, Secretary BISP Amer Ali Ahmad and Additional Secretary Dr. Asmat Nawaz cut the Independence Day cake together with children benefiting from the Benazir Taleemi Wazaif Programme. Gifts were also distributed among the children on the occasion.
\nDuring the ceremony, appreciation certificates were presented to doctors, paramedical staff and volunteers in recognition of their selfless services during last year\u2019s floods in Swat.
\nSenator Rubina Khalid paid tribute to their dedication, stating that those who serve humanity in times of hardship are the true heroes of the nation.
\nAddressing the ceremony, Chairperson BISP Senator Rubina Khalid said that Pakistan lacks nothing, as Allah Almighty has blessed the country with immense resources. She emphasized that the need of the hour is to move forward with collective thinking, self-accountability and a spirit of national service.
\nShe said that the Benazir Income Support Programme is the practical manifestation of the vision of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, which aimed to provide dignity, protection and empowerment to the country\u2019s most vulnerable and deserving segments of society. She added that President Asif Ali Zardari translated this vision into reality. She further stated that today BISP is providing social protection to more than 10 million deserving families across Pakistan. She urged women beneficiaries to consider Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto as their role model.
\nThe Chairperson further said that BISP has introduced revolutionary reforms in its payment mechanism, with the Digital Wallet being a major milestone in this transformation. She explained that under the interoperability system, women beneficiaries will be able to receive their payments from any authorized bank agent, in any city, on any day and at any time across the country.
\nConcluding her address, Senator Rubina Khalid paid tribute to the Pakistan Armed Forces, stating that their sacrifices for the defence, peace and stability of the country are a source of immense pride for the entire nation. The ceremony concluded with special prayers for Pakistan\u2019s peace, stability, progress and prosperity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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