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Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety, Shazia Marri has said Benazir Nashonuma Programme has transitioned and expanded beyond its initial pilot project phase, now encompassing the entire country.
She was talking to the Country Director of World Food Programme Chris Kaye, who called on her in Islamabad today.
She highlighted that this initiative facilitates 770,000 mothers and children with specialized nutritious food and cash stipends.
The Minister said through the introduction of the “Benazir Social Protection Account”, the government is taking a significant stride towards ensuring transparency in cash disbursements.
The Minister expressed her gratitude for the technical assistance provided by WFP to the BISP’s Benazir Nashonuma Programme.
Source: Radio Pakistan