Secretary MoPASS, Mr. Navid Ahmed Shaikh, provided an overview of the Ministry’s mandate, functions, organisational structure and key initiatives in the areas of poverty alleviation and social protection. He highlighted the Ministry’s role in policy formulation and inter-institutional coordination, and outlined the contributions of its affiliated organisations, including the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal (PBM), Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) and Trust for Voluntary Organizations (TVO), in implementing programmes and delivering services to vulnerable segments of society.

The study visit provided a valuable opportunity for knowledge sharing on Pakistan’s social protection framework, policy formulation, institutional coordination and programme implementation. It enhanced the participants’ understanding of the Ministry’s role in addressing poverty and vulnerability, while highlighting the importance of effective federal-provincial collaboration in strengthening social protection systems and improving service delivery to deserving communities. The engagement also promoted institutional learning and closer coordination between MoPASS and the Government of Sindh in pursuit of inclusive and effective poverty alleviation initiatives.