Pakistan: PBM Urges Future Bureaucrats to Shift Welfare from Relief to Empowerment
Pakistan Point News (APP) – 18th Aug, 2026
ISLAMABAD (UrduPoint) – Bait-ul-Mal (PBM) Managing Director, Senator Capt. Shaheen Khalid Butt, has urged 21 probationary officers of the 54th Common Training Programme (CTP) to champion people-centred governance and shift social welfare from short-term relief to sustainable empowerment during their visit to PBM headquarters as part of their professional training.
Led by Additional Director Civil Services Academy, Muhammad Ali Afzal, the delegation visited PBM to gain practical exposure to public sector institutions and understand mechanisms for responsive and inclusive service delivery.
Capt. Shaheen briefed the officers on PBM’s mandate, social protection initiatives, and programs aimed at alleviating poverty and supporting vulnerable segments of society.
Earlier, PBM Director Projects, Dr. Qasim Zafar, gave the delegation a detailed presentation on the institution’s operational framework, major programs, and nationwide interventions for marginalized communities.
During an interactive session, Capt. Shaheen outlined his vision of transforming PBM’s welfare model from immediate assistance towards long-term economic empowerment. He stressed that social welfare should go beyond providing relief and focus on equipping individuals and families with the means to become self-reliant and economically productive.
"You are the future leaders of Pakistan," he told the probationary officers, urging them to bring innovative ideas, dedication, and a strong commitment to public service to their careers.
The PBM managing director emphasized that effective public service must be rooted in dignity, empathy, fairness, and accountability, stating that welfare institutions play a crucial role in ensuring that vulnerable citizens are not left behind in national development.
The delegation appreciated PBM’s extensive social protection and welfare services and acknowledged its efforts to provide assistance and opportunities to deserving people across the country.
Concluding the interaction, Capt. Shaheen called for greater unity, collective responsibility, and a renewed commitment to public service, arguing that compassionate and inclusive governance could strengthen social cohesion, uphold human dignity, and drive sustainable national development.
