The case for BISP’s expansion
Social protection has been defined in official documents in Pakistan as “public initiatives which provide income or consumption transfers to the poor, protect the vulnerable against livelihood risks and volatility…
BISP, Riphah University to partner on market-oriented skill training
Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Senator Rubina Khalid met with a delegation from Riphah International University (RIU) here on Friday to explore collaborative opportunities for providing market-oriented…
In defence of BISP and NFC
The crushing fiscal constraints currently facing Islamabad are forcing moves in various directions to tame the deficit. A number of options can be available. One rational way would be to…
BISP and institutional reforms
In the social protection debate we usually play down the role of short-term relief work in alleviating human suffering when emergencies hit, or during a situation of crisis. The social…
BISP’s progress under PML (N) govt
BISP has made commendable progress under the PML-N government during the last four years highlighting the commitment of the government to the poor and vulnerable of the country. The budget…
In defence of BISP
With the recent steps taken by the government regarding the Benazir Income Support Programme, there are fears that the 120 billion rupees annual allocation is considered an avoidable drain of…
BISP and social protection
The more than ten-year old social protection scheme, Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), has survived its second transfer of power since it was launched in 2008 by the PPP government.…
Who should lead a debate on BISP?
Between 1999 and 2005, General Musharraf had sanctified a dramatic expansion of the responsibilities of the officer corps of the army. As Waziristan was coming under the control of what…
Let women lead
Pakistan stands at a turning point. Every year, on International Women’s Day, we hear grand speeches about empowerment and progress. Yet, for millions of women across the country, those words…
