Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Rubina Khalid Wednesday reaffirmed the federal government’s dedication to alleviate poverty in Balochistan by providing substantial economic support to the women of the province.
This announcement was made during a high-level meeting with key stakeholders to discuss the coordination and implementation of BISP initiatives in Balochistan.
The meeting was attended by Secretary IT Ayaz Khan Mandukhel, Secretary Industries Noor Ahmed Perkani, Secretary Colleges Hafiz Tahir, DG Benazir Income Support Programme Abdul Jabbar, and other relevant officials. The discussion centered on enhancing the effectiveness of BISP in the province and introducing new initiatives aimed at poverty reduction.
Rubina Khalid stated that her visit was in accordance with the directives of the President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, who has shown a keen interest in the welfare of Balochistan.
“The President has instructed us to pay special attention to the needs of Balochistan, particularly focusing on the economic empowerment of its women,” she emphasized.