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Business Recorder
08-05-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
BISP Kafaalat initiative: ‘Financial aid provided directly to female members of qualifying households'
ISLAMABAD: Financial assistance is provided directly to female members of qualifying households under Kafaalat initiative as part of BISP's approach to promote women's central role within their families, Secretary Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Amer Ali Ahmad said. He has also reaffirmed the government's 'unwavering commitment' to supporting the most deserving segments of the society through BISP. The secretary BISP shared these views in a meeting with a delegation of officers from the 43rd Mid-Career Management Course (MCMC) of the National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA). The 14-member delegation was received at the BISP headquarters by the secretary BISP along with BISP Chairperson Rubina Khalid on Wednesday. Dr Syeda Faiza Urooj, Additional Directing Staff at NIPA, headed the delegation. The primary objective of the visit was to gain firsthand insight into BISP's operational framework, institutional structure, and its pivotal role in implementing social protection programmes nationwide, aimed at uplifting Pakistan's most vulnerable populations, said an official statement issued after the meeting. Secretary Ahmad appreciated the value of professional training programmes like MCMC, which empower officers to translate their knowledge into practical solutions and communicate ideas clearly and effectively, the statement added. The secretary outlined key initiatives of the organisation including its flagship programmes: Kafaalat, Taleemi Wazaif, Nashonuma, Hunarmand, National Socio-Economic Registry (NSER), and a new digital payment model. The BISP chairperson said BISP's biometric verification system ensures transparency and accountability, and it enhances the mobility and empowerment of its beneficiaries. BISP is a transformational programme and a game-changer in the realm of social protection, she said. The organisation adheres strictly to the principles of transparency, accountability, and dignity, Khalid said. Dr Tahir Noor, Additional Secretary BISP, gave a detailed briefing to the delegation on BISP's institutional framework, its expansive countrywide presence, and its core objectives, said the statement. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
03-05-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Senior Management Course at NIPA Peshawar: Officers briefed about FDA urban development
FAISALABAD: An 18-member group of officers participating in the 37th Senior Management Course at the National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA) Peshawar visited the FDA Complex on a study tour. Director General FDA Muhammad Asif Chaudhry, Additional Director General Kaiser Abbas Rind and other officers welcomed the guests, who were led by Chief Instructor Tariq Bakhtiar. Later, the group of officers attended a briefing session. Director General FDA Muhammad Asif Chaudhry welcomed the visiting officers and briefed them about the organisational structure, jurisdiction, legal framework, performance, development activities and other matters of urban development of the Faisalabad Development Authority. He said that the process of complete digitization of records is being completed to enhance the quality of FDA services, provision of speedy relief and keeping transparency in office matters, due to which various services are being provided online, including issuance of Ownership Clearance Certificate on the spot, e-challan system and other services. He said that several urban development projects are in the credit of FDA, while recently the mega projects of Abdullah Jhumra Road Flyover and state-of-the-art sports complex in FDA City have been completed. He informed about various measures regarding the rapid development of FDA City and said that there is a strong infrastructure to provide all the basic facilities of excellent quality, while the project of beautification and development of Central Park on an area of 82 kanals equipped with a beautiful lake, Miyawaki Forest and other recreational facilities is underway. The DG FDA said that the property management and administration of 17 residential colonies, 18 commercial markets and 111 katchi abadies are under the control of the FDA. He said that the operation against illegal housing schemes is continuing regularly and information about such schemes is being uploaded on the website for public awareness. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
28-04-2025
- Express Tribune
Shaheen Force cops misuse power, violate law
Two Shaheen Force personnel - identified as Constables Asad and Saqib - have allegedly tortured a motorcycle-riding student, Adyan Siraj son of Sirajuddin, on University Road on the pretext of snap-checking. The cops reportedly roughed him up for no reason and coerced him into making a video confession wielding a gun that he was a dacoit. The Shaheen Force personnel also levelled blatant allegations against the student and threatened to kill him in a police encounter, according to the victim. They snatched the student's wallet containing Rs5,000 and his national identity card. They also demanded Rs200,000 from the victim and threatened to kill him if he did not pay. Reportedly, the student told the cops that his father is also a retired employee of the Police Department, but they did not listen and took the student on a motorcycle to a nursery adjacent to Aziz Bhatti Park, passing under the NIPA bridge. The cop also allegedly took photos of both sides of student's national identity card and kept checking his mobile phone. Later, they took the victim to a deserted place behind the Civic Centre and threatened to kill him in staged encounter. The student asked the cops to talk to his father. After talking to the student's father, the cops allowed him to leave. They warned that if he complains to anyone, they have his name and address and they will not spare him. Acting SP Gulshan Iqbal Ahmed Iqbal Memon took notice of the incident and suspended both Shaheen Force officials and ordered the SDP Gulshan Iqbal to conduct an inquiry against them. SP Ahmed Iqbal Memon said that if the Shaheen Force officials are found guilty, departmental action will be taken against them.
Express Tribune
24-02-2025
- General
- Express Tribune
Karachi's University Road closed after water pipeline damaged during BRT work
Listen to article Karachi's University Road has been closed to traffic following damage to a water pipeline during the construction of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, authorities said on Monday. Traffic police said Water Board officials and machinery had arrived near Old Sabzi Mandi to repair the damaged line. The closure has disrupted traffic between Hassan Square and New Town, forcing commuters to take alternative routes. Vehicles coming from NIPA are being diverted via the Expo turning, while those from Essa Nagri are being redirected towards the stadium through the Hassan Square bridge. Authorities have advised motorists to use alternative routes to avoid congestion. The BRT project has previously come under scrutiny for infrastructure-related disruptions. Earlier, the Sindh High Court (SHC) summoned Karachi's mayor and the secretary of transport over concerns regarding tree-cutting along the BRT route. The secretary of forests told the court that the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) is responsible for trees within the city, while the forest department's jurisdiction begins outside urban limits. The court sought a report from the KMC on the matter.
