KARACHI: Chairman of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety, Mir Ghulam Ali Talpur emphasized that skills development, interest-free financing, transfer of assets and MSME growth are critical to empowering communities and achieving sustainable poverty reduction across Pakistan.
He was speaking as the Chief Guest at the Prime Minister’s Interest-Free Loan Programme cheque distribution ceremony and the inauguration of HN Food Products factory, organized by the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) in Karachi under the theme “Economic Graduation through Resilient Livelihoods and MSME Development.”
The event was attended by Secretary PA&SS Naveed Akram Sheikh, representatives from SAFWCO, SMEDA, civil society organizations amd media representatives.
In his address, Talpur commended PPAF for adopting an integrated development approach that links social protection, livelihood support, enterprise development, and human capital investment. He noted that such initiatives enable vulnerable households particularly women and youth to transition from dependency to dignity through sustainable income opportunities. He also appreciated the role of EU, development organizations, ITC and Government stakeholders. He emphasized education and skilled based trainings and urged PPAF to introduce more skill-based programmes for the youth.
Speaking on the occasion, Nadir Gul Barech, Chief Executive Officer, Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund, highlighted that PPAF has been at the forefront of promoting economic graduation through evidence-based interventions implemented in partnership with 164 local organizations across 50 districts of the country.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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