Chairperson Benazir Income Support Program (BISP), Dr. Muhammad Amjad Saqib here Wednesday said that BISP is committed to provid-ing financial assistance to nearly one core deserving families. While addressing a gathering of BISP employees at City University Mosque in Peshawar, Dr. Muhammad Amjad Saqib underscored the moral responsibility to alleviate the financial difficulties of needy families, outlining a strategic approach to lift them out of poverty.
Highlighting BISP’s possession of authentic data for deserving families, Dr. Amjad Saqib urged philan-thropists to adopt the principles of ‘Mawakat’, fos-tering collaboration to support underprivileged families. He proposed the establishment of an en-dowment fund dedicated to the welfare of needy families. In his address, Dr. Amjad Saqib advocated for linking children from impoverished families to technical skill areas, promoting holistic develop-ment.
Dr. Amjad Saqib also emphasized the need for dia-logue with Point of Sale (POS) agents for stipend payments to ensure transparency. During his visit to BISP Tehsil Office in Peshawar, Dr. Amjad Saqib personally engaged with needy women, instructing staff to provide facilities using available resources. Dr. Amjad Saqib urged employees to maintain cleanliness standards in offices, displaying kindness to needy women. Emphasizing collective responsi-bility, he stated, “It is our duty to make the Benazir Income Support Program an exemplary institution.”
Dr. Amjad Saqib also interacted with the students at City University Peshawar. He highlighted the im-portance of both traditional education and practical training for holistic development. He said that ex-perience of successful individuals and professional attitude may contribute to the business growth.—APP
