KARACHI: Minister of State and Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Chairperson Marvi Memon has sought support from the local business community to help the poor in the country.
Addressing the representatives of Karachi’s business community, Marvi urged the businessmen to coordinate their Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSRs) in collaboration with the BISP in order to serve the poorest of the poor in an effective manner. The members of the business community attending the meeting assured their support for the cause.
Marvi Memon said, “The local companies and the multinationals are doing excellent philanthropic work and excellent Corporate Social Responsibility.” She pointed out that the Government of Pakistan is spending tremendous amount of money on doing the basics which is the actual social safety net that is our mandate. Now the other mandate which is the graduation mandate the business community including the FPCCI have given the commitment to take this up as one team.
A documentary was also exhibited on the occasion detailing the activities of the BISP which is benefiting 5.1 families and 36.7 million individuals. The present government has enhanced the BISP annual budget from Rs.40 billion to Rs. 102 billion. The BISP has come up with a directory having acomplete data about 32 districts through survey of poverty with identification of the areas and proposed solutions meant to improve the living standard of the poorest section of the society.
Addressing on the occasion, FPCCI Vice-President Wasim Vohra extended his support for the cause. He also appreciated the efforts of the BISP under the leadership of its Chairperson Marvi Memon.
