Last Updated on: 14th November 2024, 08:42 pm
Senator Rubina Khalid, Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), met with Lt. Gen. Muhammad Munir Afsar, Chairman of the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), on November 12, to discuss how they can properly help women of BISP. An important focus was on giving them access to essential documents and services for these beneficiaries.
What were the important points of the meeting?
In their discussion, Rubina Khalid and Lt. Gen. Afsar covered several initiatives that will improve service accessibility for BISP beneficiaries:
- Issuing Form B: Decisions are in process to simplify the process for BISP beneficiaries to get this important document.
- Greater Service Access: The Senator urged NADRA’s help in making essential services easily available to BISP beneficiaries.
- International Delegation Visit: A delegation from West Africa is visiting to learn from BISP as a model program in poverty reduction.
- Event Closing: The closing ceremony for the delegation’s study visit is set for November 14.
NADRA’s Pledge to Support BISP Women
Responding to Senator Khalid’s requests, NADRA Chairman Lt. Gen. Afsar assured her that NADRA is fully committed to supporting BISP beneficiaries. He promised:
- Streamlined Services: Priority access to services for BISP women to prevent delays in getting essential documentation.
- Dedicated Assistance: Special support to make sure that BISP recipients receive timely assistance from NADRA.
Closing Ceremony for the West African Delegation
As part of this collaboration, Senator Rubina Khalid extended an invitation to the NADRA Chairman for the upcoming closing ceremony of the West African delegation’s study tour on November 14. This event will wrap up the delegation’s visit and offer a chance to exchange insights on social support initiatives.
Last Words
This meeting shows a valuable step in making essential services easily available to women under the BISP program. With NADRA’s support, BISP is working to empower women with the tools and services needed to enhance their socioeconomic position. The ongoing visit by the West African delegation shows BISP’s impact, establishing it as a model for poverty reduction.