Islamabad: The Senate Standing Committee on Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety convened recently at the headquarters of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) in Islamabad, with Senator Jan Muhammad presiding over the meeting. The session focused on reviewing and potentially enhancing the social safety measures administered by BISP.

According to Senate of Pakistan, the meeting chaired by Senator Jan Muhammad aimed to scrutinize the ongoing projects and initiatives under the BISP. The committee discussed various strategies to improve the effectiveness of poverty alleviation programs. The emphasis was on ensuring that the social safety nets provided by BISP are accessible to the most vulnerable segments of society.

The discussions also touched upon the need for transparency and accountability in the distribution of aid through BISP. The committee explored ways to integrate technology to streamline processes and prevent any discrepancies in aid distribution.

The outcomes of this meeting are expected to guide future policies and adjustments needed to enhance the social safety frameworks designed to support low-income families across Pakistan. The committee is set to reconvene to further assess the progress on the discussed matters.