Benazir Hunarmand Program
Good news for the poor and deserving people of Pakistan: The Benazir Income Support Program has taken a revolutionary step in Pakistan by launching the Benazir Hunarmand Program 2025-26 which aims to not only provide financial assistance to the deserving people. Rather also to make them stand on their own feet in a dignified manner. Under this program, for the first time, a comprehensive skill development system is being introduced that will teach the deserving people market-based skills and provide them with international standard certification.
The most special thing is that on June 21, 2025, on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, President Asif Ali Zardari will formally inaugurate the Benazir Hunarmand Portal, which will be the central platform of this program. This program is not just aid but a source of self-reliance, respect and dignity seeing which, Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto’s dream seems to be coming true. A consultative workshop was held in Islamabad under the chairmanship of BISP Chairperson Senator Rubina Khalid, in which Chambers of Commerce, WFP, WHO, GIZ and various NGOs participated.
All the participants in this workshop not only appreciated the program but also assured full cooperation so that more and more people can be provided employment through this project. The Chairperson said in her address that now BISP has become not just an institution that gives cash but an institution that empowers people. She said that “Skill is your capital” and poverty can be eradicated only by utilizing this capital. If you also want to know the details of this new revolutionary initiative and want to see how this program can change millions of lives, then this complete article will prove to be very important and informative for you.
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Benazir Hunarmand Portal Apply Online
The Benazir Hunarmand Program is a first-of-its-kind skill development initiative under BISP. It is designed to provide technical training, employable skills, and international certifications to poor and deserving individuals across Pakistan so they can stand on their own feet and secure sustainable livelihoods. This program is not just about jobs it’s about empowerment, dignity, and a future beyond poverty.
The Benazir Hunarmand Portal will be the official digital gateway to apply, check eligibility, and explore available training programs. It will be launched publicly on June 21, 2025 by the President of Pakistan.
Once launched, users will be able to:
- Register for skill development courses
- Choose from a list of available trades
- Get updates on training centers and schedules
- Track application status online
The portal link will be shared here after the official inauguration.
Eligibility Criteria For Benazir Hunarmand Program
BISP has decided that now both men and women can apply for the Benazir Hunarmand Program. So that more and more poor families can be taught skills and they can live a better life. Now BISP will teach skills to the poor in addition to financial assistance.
So you should complete the registration process as soon as possible to be a part of this program. As I have mentioned earlier, registration has not started in this program yet. But you should stay connected with us as soon as the registration is officially started, we will tell you the complete method. How you can apply for this program from home and get yourself included in the Hunarmand Program.
To apply for the Benazir Hunarmand Program, applicants must meet the following basic criteria:
- Must be a registered BISP beneficiary or belong to a low-income household
- Must have a valid CNIC
- Aged between 18 to 40 years
- Must be willing to participate in training full-time
- Both men and women are eligible
Special preference will be given to widows, disabled persons, and youth from rural and backward areas.
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How to Apply for Benazir Hunarmand Program
After the portal launch on June 21 here’s how you can apply:
- Visit the official Benazir Hunarmand Portal (link to be announced soon)
- Click on “Apply Now”
- Fill in your details including CNIC, district, education, and contact info
- Select your desired skill/trade (based on availability)
- Submit your application and keep a copy of the confirmation
You will be contacted via SMS or phone call if you are selected for a training program.
When will Benazir Hunarmand Portal Start?
You must be wondering how to qualify for the Benazir Hunarmand Program, how to apply and when will the portal start? Now you don’t need to worry, I am telling you the complete details here on how you can apply for this program after the registration process starts. Remember the official launch date of the Benazir Hunarmand Portal is:
- June 21, 2025
- On the birthday of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto
The portal will go live after the inauguration by President Asif Ali Zardari at a special ceremony organized by BISP to celebrate this national milestone.
Benefits of Benazir Hunarmand Program
Benazir Chairperson Rubina Khalid has described the numerous benefits of the Hunarmand Program. She says that through this program, the poor will get an opportunity to start their own business, they can stand on their own feet and earn their own livelihood.
If there are women in your house who are not educated, there is work for them in this program and many courses have been launched for educated people as well. To know the benefits of this program, look at the important points given below, then you will get an idea of how much this program is going to benefit you.
- Free skill-based training in high-demand trades
- International certifications to help you get jobs in Pakistan and abroad
- Job placement support through industry partners
- Women-focused programs to boost female empowerment
- Digital access through the Hunarmand Portal
- Training in line with market demand and modern industry standards
- Partnerships with Chambers of Commerce, NGOs, and development agencies
According to Senator Rubina Khalid (Chairperson BISP), this program fulfills the vision of Benazir Bhutto: “Skill is your capital.”
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Conclusion
The Benazir Hunarmand Program is more than just another government scheme it’s a promise of transformation. Under the leadership of President Asif Ali Zardari and Chairperson Rubina Khalid, BISP is turning its focus from just financial aid to empowerment through skill.
With the launch of the Hunarmand Portal on June 21, thousands of deserving Pakistanis will finally get the chance to learn, grow, and stand on their own feet with dignity. Stay connected with us so as soon as the portal is live, we will update you here with the apply link and full step-by-step process.