BISP Holds Grand Ceremony to Mark 18th Death Anniversary of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto
Islamabad: The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) organized a grand ceremony to commemorate the 18th death anniversary of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto. Chairman Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani attended the event as chief guest, while Chairperson BISP Senator Rubina Khalid, Secretary BISP Amer Ali Ahmad, and officers and staff of BISP were also present.
Speaking on the occasion, Chairman Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani paid rich tribute to Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, stating that her martyrdom was an irreparable loss for Pakistan and the international community. He said that Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto was a symbol of courage and hope who always raised her voice for the rights of the people. He added that the Benazir Income Support Programme is a practical manifestation of her vision, empowering deserving women by recognizing them as heads of households and strengthening their identity, financial inclusion, and civic participation.
Chairperson BISP Senator Rubina Khalid said that Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto continues to inspire women in Pakistan and across the world. She stated that BIS P has been implementing her vision for the past 18 years and that more than ten million deserving women are currently benefiting from the programme.
She further said that, on the directions of the President and Prime Minister of Pakistan, over ten million deserving women are being included in the formal financial system through the Social Protection Wallet for the first time in the country’s history. She added that more than 12 million children are receiving stipends under the Benazir Taleemi Wazaif, while initiatives such as the Benazir Hunarmand Programme and Benazir Nashonuma Programme are contributing significantly to the welfare of women, mothers, and children.
During the ceremony, President of the B I S P Officers Association, Sardar Azmat, also paid tribute to Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto. Poetry and songs were presented in her memory. At the conclusion of the event, Chairperson BISP Senator Rubina Khalid presented a commemorative shield to Chairman Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani.
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