Islamabad:Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme, Senator Rubina Khalid, reaffirmed the Programme's commitment to poverty eradication and women's empowerment on the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. She said that sustainable poverty reduction requires not only financial assistance but also access to education, improved nutrition and skills development opportunities.

She stated that over 10 million beneficiary women receive quarterly financial assistance through BISP, while the digital wallet system is making payments more transparent, secure and convenient.

Senator Rubina Khalid said that over 12 million children have been enrolled under the Benazir Taleemi Wazaif Programme, which helps children continue their education and break the cycle of poverty.

She further stated that over 3.3 million women and children have benefited from the Benazir Nashonuma Programme. According to an Aga Khan University midline study, the Programme has contributed to a 20% reduction in stunting among children aged six months.

The Chairperson BISP said that the Benazir Hunarmand Programme provides technical and vocational training to beneficiary women and their family members to help them access better employment opportunities. According to World Bank research, every rupee spent under BISP generates an additional Rs. 2.34 in the local economy.

Senator Rubina Khalid reiterated that BISP would continue its efforts to reduce poverty and improve the future of families through financial assistance, education, nutrition and skills development.