Tag: Dr. Sania Nishtar
Dr. Sania discusses plan for expansion of Ehsaas initiatives to all Tehsils of GB
ISLAMABAD, Dec 29 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection, Senator Dr. Sania Nishtar at a workshop held here Wednesday discussed plan for expansion of Ehsaas initiatives to all Tehsils of Gilgit-Baltistan. Dr. Sania was keynoting a high-level consultative workshop on “Youth Employability and Poverty Alleviation” for the members of… Continue reading Dr. Sania discusses plan for expansion of Ehsaas initiatives to all Tehsils of GB
Ehsaas Rashan Registration web-portal received 489.96 mln visits since Nov 9: Dr. Sania
ISLAMABAD, Dec 2 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection, Dr. Sania Nishtar on Wednesday said Ehsaas Rashan Web Portal had received 489.96 million visits since opening of the portal on November 9, 2021. “Over 6.83 million families have been registered through 8171 service and Ehsaas Rashan web-portal, so far.… Continue reading Ehsaas Rashan Registration web-portal received 489.96 mln visits since Nov 9: Dr. Sania
Ehsaas Rashan Riayat Program’ registration process to continue till Dec 10: Dr. Sania
ISLAMABAD, Nov 24 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection, Dr. Sania Nishtar Wednesday said that the registration process for the newly launched Ehsaas Rashan Riayat Program will continue till December 10. Addressing a news conference along with President National Bank of Pakistan, Arif Usmani, Dr. Sania said that the… Continue reading Ehsaas Rashan Riayat Program’ registration process to continue till Dec 10: Dr. Sania
Dr. Sania releases informational video on Ehsaas Rashan Riayat program registration
ISLAMABAD, Nov 23 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection, Dr. Sania Nishtar Tuesday released an informational video on Ehsaas Rashan Riayat program registration process through 8171 SMS service. In the video message, Dr. Sania said that 8171 SMS service has been started to facilitate the people seeking registration for… Continue reading Dr. Sania releases informational video on Ehsaas Rashan Riayat program registration
8171 msg service opens for Ehsaas Rashan Registration: Sania
ISLAMABAD, Nov 22 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection, Senator Dr. Sania Nishtar Monday said that 8171 SMS service has been opened to facilitate the enrollment of deserving families with limited or no access to the internet. “Ehsaas has opened 8171 service for enrollment of families under Ehsaas Rashan… Continue reading 8171 msg service opens for Ehsaas Rashan Registration: Sania
Dr. Sania warns citizens to beware of fake SMS, calls in name of Ehsaas
ATTOCK, Nov 14 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Social Protection and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Sania Nishtar Sunday warned the citizens to beware of the fake SMS and calls in the name of Ehsaas. “People should beware of fake SMS and calls in the name of Ehsaas programme and only follow the instructions received… Continue reading Dr. Sania warns citizens to beware of fake SMS, calls in name of Ehsaas
Newly enrolled students can apply for Ehsaas Undergraduate Scholarships
ISLAMABAD, Oct 25 (APP):The newly enrolled students in the fourth or fifth year undergraduate degree programs of the academic year `Fall 2021’ with a monthly household income of less than Rs. 45,000 can submit application for Ehsaas Undergraduate Scholarship program. This was shared by the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and… Continue reading Newly enrolled students can apply for Ehsaas Undergraduate Scholarships
Dr. Sania invites countries to join global knowledge platform on social protection
ISLAMABAD, Oct 19 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection, Senator Dr. Sania Nishtar Tuesday invited countries to join the global knowledge platform on social protection. Dr. Sania was keynoting the 2021 Global Rural Development Forum held in China under the theme of “Global Sustainable Development Cooperation: Poverty Reduction and… Continue reading Dr. Sania invites countries to join global knowledge platform on social protection
Special quota for women, transgender to be allocated in ‘Ehsaas Rehri Ban’ project
ISLAMABAD, Oct 17 (APP):“Special quota will be allocated for women and Transgender pedlars under the novel project of `Ehsaas Rehri Ban’ project to provide them a conducive business environment and ensuring their respectable livelihood”. This was revealed by the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection, Senator Dr. Sania Nishtar… Continue reading Special quota for women, transgender to be allocated in ‘Ehsaas Rehri Ban’ project
BISP board approves “Bell Curve Concept” for employee performance management
ISLAMABAD, Oct 12 (APP):Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) board in its 53rd meeting held here Tuesday approved ‘Bell Curve Concept’ for the performance management of employees under Ehsaas policy. The meeting was chaired by Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection, Dr. Sania Nishtar. The board also approved the national… Continue reading BISP board approves “Bell Curve Concept” for employee performance management
Ehsaas Digital Portal to help disadvantaged people get all information about pro-poor programs
ISLAMABAD, Oct 10 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection, Dr. Sania Nishtar said Ehsaas digital portal had been launched to facilitate the deserving families knowing their eligibility and procedure to apply for various pro-poor programs. All the information related to the different programs of Ehsaas is available through the… Continue reading Ehsaas Digital Portal to help disadvantaged people get all information about pro-poor programs
UN terms Ehsaas as international best practice
ISLAMABAD, Oct 8 (APP):Pakistan’s Ehsaas programme has been featured as an international best practice in the recently released edition of UN Principles for Responsible Digital Payments 2021 report. According to UN’s report, Ehsaas simplified the know-your-customer procedure for users by collecting simple data fields and issuing accounts after basic verification. Incentivized 500,000 branchless banking agents… Continue reading UN terms Ehsaas as international best practice
Pakistan takes leadership in creation of Global Social Protection Platform
Newyork, Sep 18 (APP):Taking a lead on universal social protection, Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the United Nations convened the first meeting of the Group of Friends on Social Protection along with Turkey, Nigeria and Costa Rica. The meeting was attended by a large number of UN member states. In her keynote address, Special Assistant… Continue reading Pakistan takes leadership in creation of Global Social Protection Platform
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety, Senator Dr. Sania Nishtar keynotes the first meeting of “Group of Friends on Social Protection” hosted by Permanent Mission of Pakistan to UN alongwith Turkey, Nigeria and Costa Rica
One Window Ehsaas being upscaled nationwide: Dr. Sania
ISLAMABAD, Sep 07 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection, Dr. Sania Nishtar Tuesday said that One Window Ehsaas is being upscaled nationwide to serve Ehsaas beneficiaries. Dr. Sania said this during her visit to the One Window Ehsaas Center in Sitara Market along with the Chief Secretary Balochistan,… Continue reading One Window Ehsaas being upscaled nationwide: Dr. Sania
Dr. Sania announces opening of Ehsaas 8171 web portal
ISLAMABAD, Sep 03 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection, Dr. Sania Nishtar Friday officially announced the opening of Ehsaas 8171 web portal. She was speaking during a press conference with local print and electronic media at the DC office in Battagram district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, said a news release.… Continue reading Dr. Sania announces opening of Ehsaas 8171 web portal
Ehsaas scholarships to enhance women empowerment: Dr. Sania
ISLAMABAD, Sep 02 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection, Dr. Sania Nishtar Thursday said Ehsaas Scholarships would enhance women empowerment through ensuring their increased role in society and businesses, breaking down the barriers. Dr. Sania was speaking as a chief guest at the HEC-USAID Scholarship event jointly… Continue reading Ehsaas scholarships to enhance women empowerment: Dr. Sania
Higher incentives for girls under Ehsaas Education Stipends to increase enrolment: Dr. Sania
ISLAMABAD, Sep 01 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection, Senator Dr. Sania Nishtar Wednesday said the Ehsaas Education Stipends program, with higher incentive for girls, will encourage parents to send their children, particularly girls to schools. The SAPM was briefing the Prime Minister, Imran Khan, on the countrywide launch… Continue reading Higher incentives for girls under Ehsaas Education Stipends to increase enrolment: Dr. Sania
Ehsaas portal to be launched next week to facilitate deserving people: Dr. Sania
ISLAMABAD, Aug 27 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection, Senator Dr. Sania Nishtar Friday disclosed that the Ehsaas portal will be launched next week to facilitate the deserving families in getting information about their eligibility for Ehsaas programs. She was speaking during a meeting with the Special Assistant… Continue reading Ehsaas portal to be launched next week to facilitate deserving people: Dr. Sania