Islamabad — Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Senator Rubina Khalid, held a meeting with a delegation of the Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians Women’s Wing from District Kurram to discuss skills training and employment opportunities for women under the Benazir Hunarmand Programme.

The delegation, led by Women’s Wing President Amna Bibi, also included educated girls and youth from the district. During the meeting, participants discussed an action plan aimed at providing market-relevant skills training and livelihood opportunities to deserving women and their family members.

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Senator Rubina Khalid interacted with the young women and sought details about their interests and preferred skill areas. She directed the Benazir Hunarmand Programme team to gather firsthand data from women in District Kurram on their existing skills, skills they wish to acquire, and the availability of training institutions in the area.

She emphasized that compiling comprehensive and localized information would enable BISP, in coordination with relevant institutions, to design targeted training initiatives. According to the chairperson, such focused interventions are intended to help women access sustainable livelihood opportunities and improve their economic conditions.

During the meeting, Senator Rubina Khalid also urged the delegation to raise awareness among women in their communities about the Benazir Hunarmand Programme and its registration process to ensure wider participation.

The delegation raised concerns regarding illegal deductions by bank agents from BISP stipends, along with other operational issues. In response, the chairperson issued immediate instructions to the concerned officials to address the complaints and ensure timely resolution.