CHAIRPERSON BISP SENATOR RUBINA KHALID HIGHLIGHTS SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, POVERTY GRADUATION AND DIGITAL FINANCIAL INCLUSION AT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme, Senator Rubina Khalid, participated as a panelist at the International Conference on Inclusive and Resilient Economic Empowerment and Growth 2026, organized by the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Fund (PPAF) in collaboration with the Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety, Paigham-e-Pakistan, and the Islamic Center of Excellence for Nation Cohesion and Outreach.
During the panel discussion titled “Scaling Poverty Graduation: Bridging Social Protection, Community Development, Economic Empowerment and Inclusive Human Development,” Senator Rubina Khalid highlighted BISP’s contribution to poverty graduation through the Benazir Hunarmand Programme, which promotes human development by equipping individuals with market-relevant skills and linking them with employment opportunities to support sustainable economic empowerment.
She emphasized the importance of effective coordination among government departments and relevant stakeholders to promote inclusive growth, expand economic opportunities, and improve the lives of marginalized communities. The Chairperson also highlighted the introduction of BISP’s Digital Wallet system for BISP beneficiaries, describing it as revolutionary step towards financial inclusion, convenient access to payments, and greater transparency in the delivery of financial assistance.
Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Syed Imran Ahmad Shah, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, and Chief Executive Officer of PPAF Mr. Nadir Gul Barech also shared their views during the conference.
Other panelists included journalist Syed Talat Hussain; Ms. Shandana Khan, CEO of the Rural Support Programme Network (RSPN); Dr. Atika Pasha, Research Director at the Center for Evaluation and Development (C4ED); Mr. Ghulam Nabi Marri, Rural Development Specialist and IFAD Lead Project Economic and Financial Analyst; and Ms. Nageen Hyat, Founder of Nomad Gallery. At the conclusion of the conference, Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Syed Imran Ahmad Shah presented a souvenir to Chairperson BISP Senator Rubina Khalid.
