Benazir Bhutto’s Dream Woman to Be Independent
Benazir Bhutto’s Dream: Every Woman to Be Independent. Pakistan’s first female Prime Minister, Ms. Benazir Bhutto, had a dream that every woman should be independent in education, employment, and resources. She wanted women to not only have the right to live with dignity and respect, but also to be financially independent so that they could make their own decisions. To turn this dream into a reality, the Government of Pakistan launched the “Benazir Income Support Program”.
Benazir Income Support Program (BISP): A Source of Financial Support for Women
The Benazir Income Support Program is Pakistan’s largest social security scheme aimed at providing financial support to poor, needy, and deserving families, especially women. This program is specifically for women who are living below the poverty line and who face difficulty in meeting their daily expenses.
This program is the embodiment of Benazir Bhutto’s dream, in which she said:
“Only an independent woman can build a strong society.”
BISP Services and Survey Method
A door-to-door survey is conducted for participation in the Benazir Income Support Program, which is conducted only by authorized government representatives. The survey assesses the economic condition of the household, income, number of people, education, and other factors. Only then is it decided who is eligible and who will be given financial assistance.
It is very important that BISP does not conduct any in-person surveys online or through mobile phones. Only government staff go to the field and collect information.
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Beware of fake messages and fraud
In recent years, many fake websites, WhatsApp messages, and fake phone calls have been circulating in the name of BISP to deceive the public. These messages often falsely offer cash assistance, prizes, or immediate registration.
The public should remember this:
All information and messages from the Benazir Income Support Program are sent only from the number “8171”.
Never trust messages sent from any other number, WhatsApp, or social media page.
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Precautions
- If you receive a message or call from an unknown number regarding BISP, do not believe it.
- Do not give your details (ID card number, bank account, etc.) to any individual or agency.
- For authentic information on BISP, contact only its official website or the nearest BISP office.
Conclusion
Benazir Bhutto had a dream that every woman in Pakistan should be empowered and independent. The Benazir Income Support Program is a reality of this dream, which is providing financial assistance to millions of women in the country so that they can live with dignity and self-respect.
But protecting this dream is our collective responsibility. We should be wary of fake messages and fraud, and trust only official sources of BISP. An informed citizenry makes society safer and stronger.