ISLAMABAD: Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Chairperson Rubina Khalid has requested National Skills University to cooperate with the social safety net for imparting international standard skills training to deserving BISP beneficiaries.

She visited the National Skills University on Tuesday where Vice Chancellor Dr Mohammad Mukhtar along with faculty members discussed the issue. During the meeting, Dr Mukhtar provided a detailed briefing to Senator Rubina Khalid on various short courses offered by the university.

Senator Rubina Khalid emphasised the importance of collaboration between the Benazir Income Support Programme and the National Skills University to provide skills training that met international standards for deserving women and their families.

This, she stated, would help them secure better employment opportunities in line with global market trends.

The BISP chairperson proposed to the vice chancellor the enhancement of skills training certifications in collaboration with the German government.

She highlighted the high demand for skilled manpower in both local and international markets, stressing that to empower deserving individuals socially and economically, it was essential that their skills were certified to international standards.

“This would enable them to find employment more easily, increase their income and lift their families above poverty line. By doing so, they would not only reduce their poverty but also contribute to the country’s economy,” she added.

Senator Khalid also suggested to the university administration to include diplomas in hospitality management, house keeping, paramedics, e-commerce and digital marketing in the curriculum.

She emphasised the need to teach trainees basic work ethics, cleanliness, and honesty,

and stressed the importance of adopting these principles.

Published in Dawn, October 9th, 2024