Chairperson BISP Rubina Khalid reviews pre-kafaalat tranche arrangements

ISLAMABAD, May 15 (SABAH): Chairperson Benazir Income Support Program (BISP), Ms. Rubina Khalid, has conducted virtual meetings with all Zonal Directors-General (DGs) of Benazir Income Support Programme and concerned staff, to review the pre-tranche arrangements across the country.

During the meetings, Chairperson Rubina Khalid emphasized the organization’s commitment to serving the needy people, stating that it is their due right. She urged all staff members to justify their positions and work diligently to dispel any allegations or misconceptions against Benazir Income Support Programme.

Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme issued clear directives to all officers, emphasizing zero tolerance on complaints regarding money deduction from the stipends of Benazir Income Support Programme beneficiaries. She also instructed them to ensure that payment campsites are equipped with proper facilities such as shelters, chairs, and clean drinking water.

Furthermore, Chairperson Rubina Khalid stressed the importance of treating needy women with respect and dignity, emphasizing the need for good behavior towards them. She directed the deployment of lady police officers to prevent any incidents of stampedes during payment distributions.

Earlier, Secretary Benazir Income Support Programme, Amer Ali Ahmad, and Additional Secretary, Dr. Tahir Noor, also interacted with regional staff members, emphasizing immediate action against negligence in official duties or complaints. They reiterated the organization’s commitment to ensuring smooth and complete payments to beneficiaries.

All Benazir Income Support Programme DGs from Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir demonstrated their full commitment to implementing the necessary arrangements for the upcoming tranche.