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BISP chief advocates dignified service for needy women

By Our Correspondent
November 23, 2023
Chairman of the Benazir Income Support Program Dr. Muhammad Amjad Saqib speaks during a ceremony on November 21, 2023. — Facebook/Dr. Muhammad Amjad Saqib
Chairman of the Benazir Income Support Program Dr. Muhammad Amjad Saqib speaks during a ceremony on November 21, 2023. — Facebook/Dr. Muhammad Amjad Saqib

Islamabad:Chairman, Benazir Income Support Program (BISP), Dr. Muhammad Amjad Saqib has urged BISP employees to approach their work with empathy and ensure that financial support from the Government is provided to needy women in a dignified manner and their self-respect is upheld.

During his visit to BISP office in Abbottabad, Dr. Muhammad Amjad Saqib interacted with needy women, listened to their concerns and directed the staff to resolve the issues at the earliest. Dr. Amjad Saqib emphasized that every act of kindness is a form of charity and serving the less fortunate is not merely a job but a noble cause. He advocated for the provision of facilities for the elderly using their own resources. He stressed the importance of upholding the dignity of the elderly while ensuring they receive the support they need.

Dr. Amjad Saqib said that empowering the poor is their fundamental right and BISP aims to uphold their this right. Furthermore, Dr. Amjad Saqib directed the BISP staff to ensure the timely and complete payment of stipends in a most transparent way and without any deductions.