Senate unanimously adopts resolution for humanitarian workers’ security
- 27-Nov-2023
ISLAMABAD: The Senate on Monday adopted a unanimous resolution demanding that all governments, including the government of Pakistan, enhance measures to provide better security for humanitarian workers. The resolution was tabled by Senator Sania Nishtar. The resolution said, “The Senate commemorates World Humanitarian Day on August 19 and recognizes the selfless efforts of humanitarian workers […]
Sania Nishtar resigns as BISP chairperson
- 11-Apr-2022
ISLAMABAD: Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) Sania Nishtar on Monday tendered her resignation, ARY News reported. Announcing the news of her resignation on Twitter, Sania Nishtar said it was a great privilege to serve the marginalised section of the society under the leadership of Imran Khan. I have conveyed my resignation as Chairperson BISP. It […]
Registration for Ehsaas Ration programme begins today
- 08-Nov-2021
ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection, Dr Sania Nishtar, said that the registration process for the Ehsaas Ration programme would begin from Monday, ARY News reported on Sunday. In a statement, Sania Nishtar said the programme will enable people having monthly income less than Rs31,000 to buy flour, […]
Ehsaas Rashan Programme: Here’s how to register to buy subsidized food items
- 05-Nov-2021
Prime Minister Imran Khan yesterday addressed the nation and announced a “historic” relief package worth Rs120 billion to mitigate the hardships of the inflation-hit public. Under the package, he said, 30 per cent subsidy would be given on ghee, flour, and pulses for the next six months. The prime minister, in his televised address to […]
Harnai earthquake-affectees to get funds under Ehsaas program
- 10-Oct-2021
QUETTA: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Poverty Alleviation Dr Sania Nishtar Saturday announced Rs12000 for each family in Harnai, the worst affected district of Balochistan province in the recent earthquake, under Ehsaas relief package, ARY NEWS reported. Dr. Sania Nishtar assured that the federal government would extend all possible cooperation to the […]
‘Ehsaas Digital’ e-portal launched to address basic queries of people
- 16-Jun-2021
The Ehsaas Digital e-portal will provide easy access to information and services
Govt to launch second phase of Ehsas Cash Programme soon: SAPM Sania
- 14-Jun-2021
Under the program, 12,000 rupees financial assistance would be provided to each of the 4 million additional households.
PM Imran lauds Sania Nishtar, Ehsaas team over World Bank recognition
- 16-May-2021
The World Bank has recognized Ehsaas Emergency Cash among the top social protection interventions globally.
7mn families to benefit from Ehsaas Kafaalat program: Sania Nishtar
- 12-Feb-2021
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Social Protection Dr Sania Nishtar on Thursday said that 7 million deserving households were being brought into the fold of Kafaalat program through the fully transparent survey.
Beneficiaries of Ehsaas Kafaalat programme reach 7mn, PM Imran Khan told
- 27-Nov-2020
We launched Ehsaas Kafaalat programme to facilitate women, said Sania Nishtar.