Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Senator Rubina Khalid met with Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

The discussion centered on key initiatives aimed at alleviating poverty through skill development and economic empowerment of women, according to a statement issued here on Wednesday.

During the meeting, Senator Rubina Khalid emphasized the critical role of skill development in lifting BISP beneficiaries out of poverty. She said economic empowerment is a prerequisite for the overall empowerment of women.

She said financial independence is the key to their freedom and success. Taking beneficiaries out of poverty is our top priority, and BISP is committed to various projects to achieve this goal, she added.

One of the major advancements discussed was the introduction of a digital system to enhance transparency in the disbursement of quarterly stipends. This system aims to ensure that beneficiaries receive their payments promptly and securely, thereby improving the overall efficiency of the programme.

Bill Gates commended the initiatives and performance of the Benazir Income Support Programme, calling it an excellent welfare programme for those in need.

He expressed his full support for the programme, acknowledging the significant progress made in combating malnutrition and increasing food security for vulnerable populations.

Gates appreciated the remarkable strides made by the Benazir Income Support Programme in addressing key issues such as malnutrition and food security.

Rubina Khalid extended her gratitude to Bill Gates for his continued support of Benazir Income Support Program projects.

“We are deeply thankful for the support from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, which bolsters our efforts to empower the most deserving segments of our society,” she said.

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