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Express Tribune
21 hours ago
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- Express Tribune
President says skill development vital
President Asif Ali Zardari formally launched the Benazir Hunarmand Programme at a ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Saturday. Speaking on the occasion, the president underscored the importance of education and skill development, stating that every household should be equipped with the tools of learning and education. He said that BISP was based on the philosophy of Zulfikar Bhutto Shaheed whose legacy was carried forward by Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, who believed in inclusive prosperity and education for all. "We are determined to realize her vision for the uplift of marginalized segments of society," the president said. First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari was also present at the launch of the programme. Highlighting the importance of the Benazir Hunarmand Programme, President Zardari noted that skills development was crucial not only for national progress but also for preparing a skilled workforce to meet the growing demand in international markets. "We should equip our youth with modern technical skills needed globally," he remarked. He particularly stressed the significance of the nursing profession, calling it one of the most sought-after fields internationally, and urged that special priority should be given to training in this area. President Zardari also underlined the importance of learning foreign languages alongside modern skills to enable our youth to get jobs in foreign markets. Referring to his previous tenure, the President recalled that he had launched the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), which became a cornerstone of social protection in Pakistan. He expressed gratitude to former Finance Minister Naveed Qamar, acknowledging his valuable role in the launch and implementation of BISP. He said, "Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) will be improved further and more programmes will be added." The President said that the Benazir Hunarmand Programme is a continuation of that legacy, aimed at uplifting communities through empowerment and opportunity. He reiterated his resolve to ensure that the youth of Pakistan are provided with the skills, education, and opportunities necessary to build a prosperous country.
Business Recorder
a day ago
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- Business Recorder
Zardari launches ‘Benazir Hunarmand Programme'
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari formally launched the Benazir Hunarmand Programme saying every household should be equipped with the tools of learning and education. The president expressed these views while addressing a ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Saturday. He underscored the importance of education and skill development, stating that every household should be equipped with the tools of learning and education. He said that BISP was based on the philosophy of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto whose legacy was carried forward by Benazir Bhutto, who believed in inclusive prosperity and education for all. 'We are determined to realise her vision for the uplift of marginalised segments of society,' the president said. First Lady Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari was also present at the launch of the programme. Highlighting the importance of the Benazir Hunarmand Programme, President Zardari noted that skills development was crucial not only for national progress but also for preparing a skilled workforce to meet the growing demand in international markets. 'We should equip our youth with modern technical skills needed globally,' he remarked. He particularly stressed the significance of the nursing profession, calling it one of the most sought-after fields internationally, and urged that special priority should be given to training in this area. President Zardari also underlined the importance of learning foreign languages alongside modern skills to enable our youth to get jobs in foreign markets. Referring to his previous tenure, the president recalled that he had launched the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), which became a cornerstone of social protection in Pakistan. He expressed gratitude to former Finance Minister Naveed Qamar, acknowledging his valuable role in the launch and implementation of BISP. He said, 'Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) will be improved further and more programmes will be added.' The president said that the Benazir Hunarmand Programme is a continuation of that legacy, aimed at uplifting communities through empowerment and opportunity. He reiterated his resolve to ensure that the youth of Pakistan are provided with the skills, education, and opportunities necessary to build a prosperous country. The president said June 21 was an important day for Pakistan People's Party as it was the birthday of Benazir Bhutto. 'It is also a day of sorrow as we lost Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto who guided us with her wisdom and farsightedness,' he added. Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme Senator Rubina Khalid said Benazir Income Support (BISP), since its inception 17 years ago, had become the largest social protection programme. Under the programme, women were declared head of the household and received financial help for their 10 million families, she added. BISP was also in the forefront to disburse timely financial assistance to flood affectees in 2022 and during the COVID pandemic, she noted. She said BISP had always been more than a safety net, it was a commitment to inclusion, dignity and transformation of people especially women. Benazir Hunarmand Programme, while using the database of BISP will create an empowered and self-reliant citizenry, which will be capable of participating productively in economic endeavours, she explained. The programme, she said, would offer practical and demand-driven training in multiple fields enabling critical economic and social change and causing poverty alleviation. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
BISP to launch Benazir Hunarmand Programme
ISLAMABAD: Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) is set to launch Benazir Hunarmand Programme on 21 June, a press release said on Tuesday. This initiative aims at equipping BISP beneficiaries with skills for self-reliance and sustainable employment, the press release added. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
01-05-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
‘Vacant field vacancies at BISP need to be filled'
ISLAMABAD: The vacant field positions coupled with shortage of personnel are some of serious impediments to BISP's operational functioning that need to be addressed immediately. This was conveyed to the newly appointed Poverty Alleviation Minister Imran Shah by Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Rubina Khalid in a meeting, it is learnt. The vacant field vacancies at BISP need to be filled in immediately to ensure uninterrupted service delivery and to address issues being faced at the grassroots level, the minister was conveyed by the BISP chief, it is further learnt. The BISP chairperson urged the minister to actively play his role in addressing key issues concerning BISP's operations, especially the ban on recruitments imposed by the government, officials privy to this development shared with Business Recorder. The meeting between the two officials was held to review field operations and discuss strategies to enhance BISP's outreach and effectiveness, said an official statement. Khalid, according to the statement, also reiterated BISP's relentless efforts to uplift its beneficiaries through poverty graduation and skill development initiatives such as Benazir Hunarmand Programme. This flagship initiative is designed to equip beneficiaries, particularly women, with cutting-edge technical skills aligned with global labour market demands—fostering economic independence and long-term sustainability, the statement said. The meeting concluded with a joint reaffirmation of commitment to expanding the scope and impact of BISP, with both sides having reiterated to delivering transparent, efficient, and inclusive support to the most vulnerable segments of the society, added the statement. This March, BISP chairperson briefed National Assembly's Standing Committee on Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety that the absence of a dedicated cadre and shortage of officers and officials were affecting BISP's operations. The ban on recruitments imposed by the federal government adversely impacted the institutional growth and continuity since 2012, the BISP chairperson told the NA panel, adding that BISP relied heavily on deputationists to run its affairs. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
