Prime Minister Imran Khan praised Ehsaas team on global recognition of Ehsaas Emergency Cash by World Bank https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/1393829916869894148

Dr. Sania Nishtar’s experience on Ehsaas Emergency Cash highlighted by McKinsey & Company https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/public-and-social-sector/our-insights/how-pakistan-tackled-its-largest-ever-social-protection-crisis

UN praised Ehsaas program and described it as an international best practice
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2323988/ehsaas-initiative-earns-uns-praise

The Economist ranked Pakistan 3rd for performance in returning to normal post Covid which the Prime Minister attributed to Ehsaas amongst others
https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/1412615517425315841

World Bank considered Ehsaas Emergency Cash Programme amongst top four global social protection programs
https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/pakistan-world-bank-lists-ehsaas-emergency-cash-programme-among-top-global-social-protection-measures-1.79237964

Bill Gates termed Ehsaas as state-of-the-art programme
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2343989/gates-all-praise-for-state-of-the-art-ehsaas-programme

President Dr. Arif Alvi appreciated Ehsaas programs and its different components
https://arynews.tv/president-alvi-lauds-ehsaas-programme/

International Development Partners including World Bank, WFP, UNDP and GIZ senior representatives termed Ehsaas One window center as an “impressive initiative” to facilitate common man
https://www.dawn.com/news/1646212/one-window-ehsaas-centre-termed-a-milestone

International Donors (IMF, World Bank, ADB) praised Ehsaas Emergency cash program operations https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/694573-int-l-donors-praise-ehsaas-emergency-cash-programme

Pakistan ranked top in Asia for social protection in Covid 19
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/725452-pakistan-ranked-top-in-asia-for-social-protection-amid-covid-19

Pakistan’s Covid 19 response globally lauded at the international forum “Coping with Covid”
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/718830-pakistan-s-covid-19-response-globally-lauded-at-cgd-event

Queen Maxima of the Netherlands praised Ehsaas programme and the roll-out of Ehsaas financial inclusion strategy
https://www.brecorder.com/news/548025/queen-maxima-praises-ehsaas-programme

British High Commissioner Christian Turner termed Ehsaas as “world class” in using data
https://twitter.com/CTurnerFCDO/status/1356219827673845770

Hartwig Schafer, World Bank’s South Asia’s President commented “many lessons can be learnt from Ehsaas”
https://twitter.com/sanianishtar/status/1422883698324672521?lang=en

WFP Executive Director David Beasley hailed Ehsaas Nashonuma.
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2334332/wfp-director-hails-pms-ehsaas-nashonuma-initiative

Aida Girma, Country Representative for UNICEF in Pakistan commended the Government for prioritizing Ehsaas program
https://twitter.com/Ehsaas_Pk/status/1486310842270425095

A high-level German BMZ delegation praised Ehsaas One Window Center
https://propakistani.pk/2022/02/18/german-delegation-praises-ehsaas-programs-one-window-center/

World Bank supported expansion of the Ehsaas Social Protection program in Pakistan
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2021/03/25/pakistan-expands-ehsaas-social-protection-programs-to-increase-household-resilience-to-economic-shocks-with-world-bank-s 

International Policy makers applauded Ehsaas’ whole of the government approach at the UNDP #NextGenGov event https://www.pass.gov.pk/userfiles1/files/Ehsaas%20PR_Nov%2030(1).pdf

International Development partners congratulated Ehsaas leadership for releasing the flagship report on Ehsaas Emergency cash
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2257443/development-partners-apprised-of-ehsaas-successes

UNCIEF Executive Director, Catherine Russel appreciated the role of Ehsaas towards Pakistan’s efforts in child rights and SDGs https://tribune.com.pk/story/2344568/unicef-acknowledges-pakistans-efforts-towards-child-rights-sdgs

United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres appreciated Pakistan’s contribution towards UN Charter and mentioned the role of Ehsaas in providing social safety nets
https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/16-Feb-2020/guterres-commends-pakistan-contributions-towards-un-s-charter-objectives?fb_comment_id=2992425564129127_2992480494123634

ADB’s policy dialogue in Tokyo commended Ehsaas for its effective outreach and transparent delivery systems https://dailytimes.com.pk/791461/adbs-policy-dialogue-in-tokyo-commends-ehsaas-for-its-effective-outreach-transparent-delivery-systems/

Yong Ye, Country Director ADB appreciated the integration of wide range of services under social protection https://pass.gov.pk/NewsDetailWerFf65%5ES23d$gH73cc0894-240e-4ab6-9ff2-9aeb16376e150ecFf65%5ES23d$Pd

Foreign Diplomats of European Union, British High Commissioner and Country Representatives of World Bank, ADB, UN lauded success achieved by Ehsaas in KP
https://www.pass.gov.pk/userfiles1/files/Ehsaas%20Press_Feb%201_MA.pdf

Androulla Kaminara, former EU Ambassador to Pakistan praised Ehsaas program and its facilities https://twitter.com/akaminara/status/1393852354424881152?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&lang=bg

China praised Ehsaas program in the Joint Statement issued during Prime Minister Imran Khan visit to China in Beijing Olympics 2022
https://www.policypursuit.com/china-praises-pakistans-ehsaas-program/

International Policy center for Inclusive growth in their publication commented “Pakistan’s Ehsaas Emergency Cash program averted an economic catastrophe” https://ipcig.org/sites/default/files/pub/en/PIF47_What_s_next_for_social_protection_in_light_of_COVID_19.pdf

Dr. Sania Nishtar’s article in Project Syndicate on Ehsaas Emergency Cash got coverage in 13 countries https://www.pressreader.com/sri-lanka/sunday-times-sri-lanka/20200823/281960315127097

Ehsaas program was widely seen as beneficial to poor in the Gallup survey 2021
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/919249-ehsaas-programme-widely-seen-as-beneficial-for-poor-gallup

President Dr. Arif Alvi classified Ehsaas as a “comprehensive program and urged people to avail its benefits https://www.brecorder.com/news/40140442

Prime Minister Imran Khan congratulated Ehsaas team on successful completion of 3 years
https://dnd.com.pk/pm-imran-khan-congratulates-ehsaas-on-completion-of-three-years/264929

Prime Minister lauded preparation for Ehsaas Targeted subsidy program
https://pakobserver.net/pm-lauds-preparations-for-ehsaas-targeted-subsidies/

Pakistan PM Imran Khan launched largest ever scholarship programme under the umbrella of Ehsaas https://www.zawya.com/en/life/pakistan-pm-imran-khan-to-launch-largest-ever-scholarship-programme-br0b5k45

Sir Michael Barber, Delivery Associate Founder and Chairman said “Ehsaas can transform poverty alleviation in Pakistan and perhaps become a globally celebrated example”
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2275484/ehsaas-a-global-model-to-tackle-poverty-uk-expert

Sir Michael Barber, Delivery Associate Founder and Chairman defined Ehsaas program defined as “Shifting from politics of Patronage to politics of performance” in his report on Ehsaas
https://assets-global.website files.com/5fff9800b9f86a19055527f4/600b6379039aa05d8c8f340e_5fd094c703dc3a647330c67a_The%20Ehsaas%20Programme.pdf

Dr. Sabina Alkire, Director, Oxford Poverty and Human Development praised Ehsaas approach “blend strategy and compassion with evidence-based management” in Multidimensional Poverty Peer Network (MPPN) event at the high-level sideline event of UNGA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rftxI3WF9M

Dr. Sabina Alkire, Director, Oxford Poverty and Human Development initiative praised Ehsaas approach for poverty eradication
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/585456-dr-sabina-alkire-praises-ehsaas-approach-to-poverty-eradication

The UK based advisory firm recognized Ehsaas for bringing positive change in Pakistan
https://www.dawn.com/news/1595098

The Global Panel on Agriculture and Food Systems for Nutrition lauded constitution of Inter-Ministerial Nutrition task force under Ehsaas
https://pass.gov.pk/NewsDetailWerFf65%5ES23d$gH707db21f-ccd8-4328-a225-e0996b4ca2af0ecFf65%5ES23d$Pd

World Bank Country Director, Najy Benhassine congratulated Pakistan on completion of Ehsaas NSER survey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGDEIvmSd5A

Global Scaling up Nutrition lauded Ehsaas’ multi-sectoral approach to tackle malnutrition
https://pass.gov.pk/NewsDetailWerFf65%5ES23d$gH22f29bc2-4e2b-49aa-8357-84794bac7a320ecFf65%5ES23d$Pd

Ehsaas touched the lives of half of the country’s population in 2020
https://dailytimes.com.pk/708900/ehsaas-touched-lives-of-half-the-countrys-population-in-2020

Sub-committee of Public Accounts Committee praises Ehsaas for its strategy, governance, and rule-based operations
https://www.pass.gov.pk/userfiles1/files/Ehsaas%20PR%20Jul%201_2021.pdf

Cabinet members hailed Ehsaas One window center for providing one stop shop services
https://pakobserver.net/cabinet-ministers-hail-one-stop-shop-of-one-window-ehsaas-center/

International Development partners termed Ehsaas Taleemi Wazaif App revolutionary to promote education for all. https://pakobserver.net/experts-partners-term-ehsaas-taleemi-wazaif-app-revolutionary-step-in-education-for-all/

Independent evaluation study on Ehsaas Nashonuma conducted by Agha Khan revealed 99.37% beneficiaries are satisfied with the Ehsaas
https://dnd.com.pk/99-37-ehsaas-nashonuma-recipients-satisfied-with-the-program/255316

Ehsaas praised for transparency and smart strategy in the local newspaper
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/791595-ehsaas-deserves-recognition-for-smart-strategy-and-transparency

Dr. Sania Nishtar joined the panel discussion with Bill Gates at SDG Action Zone Summit on the sidelines of UNGA and talked about Ehsaas
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/535042-dr-sania-exhibits-ehsaas-at-global-level

Ehsaas signed an agreement with BMGF at the sidelines of UNGA
https://www.dawn.com/news/1507483

Pakistan and Chile co-hosted an event on Poverty at the 75th United Nation General Assembly session. The event was attended by six heads of state and government
https://twitter.com/SaniaNishtar/status/1309113050209955844

Dr. Sania Nishtar joined President of Costa Rica and other ministers at the multi-dimensional poverty peer network to share Pakistan’s approach to poverty alleviation
https://www.pass.gov.pk/NewsDetailWerFf65%5ES23d$gHe2ee42db-c62f-47d4-9af0-448330c0e3800ecFf65%5ES23d$Pd

Ehsaas team organized events and meet and greet sessions at Dubai Expo 2020
https://www.economy.pk/govt-convened-ehsaas-team-meet-and-greet-at-expo-2020-dubai-pakistan-pavilion/

Pakistan led Declaration on Global social protection platforms
https://twitter.com/SaniaNishtar/status/1483031536962265088

The ambassadors of the European Union and its Member states met with Dr. Sania Nishtar and exchanged views on Ehsaas programme
https://twitter.com/eupakistan/status/1306142353082724352

Dr. Sania Nishtar addressed UN General Assembly and explained Pakistan’s priorities on poverty reduction
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/680586-ending-poverty-at-heart-of-govt-s-vision-dr-sania-tells-un

Dr. Sania Nishtar highlighted Ehsaas’ success at UN’s forum on sustainable development
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOAg7XNOVM8

Dr Sania Nishtar joined President Buhari of Nigeria and UN Secretary General Antonio Gutteres during launch of UN’s Poverty Eradication Alliance
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/680586-ending-poverty-at-heart-of-govt-s-vision-dr-sania-tells-un

Pakistan and Malaysia co-hosted an event on the sidelines of UNGA to discuss attainment of Sustainable Development Goals
https://twitter.com/sanianishtar/status/1177409543929835521?lang=en

Dr. Sania Nishtar led panel discussion at the World Economic Forum Jobs Reset and shared her vision for the social protection summit
https://www.pass.gov.pk/NewsDetailWerFf65%5ES23d$gHc3a24baa-b752-44d8-ada1-3fbe8a00a1d70ecFf65%5ES23d$Pd

Dr. Sania Nishtar joined 11th Korea – SAARC partnership seminar and shared Pakistan’s approach to Poverty Alleviation in the time of COVID 19
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mrpmyjNu_c

Dr. Sania Nishtar represented Pakistan at the World Bank’s “End Poverty Day” event.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ae_lXbWh4F4

Dr. Sania Nishtar joined Ministerial roundtable hosted by UN Women in Bangkok to share Pakistan’s response to Covid 19 pandemic and recovery measures
https://dailytimes.com.pk/649752/sania-nishtar-joins-ministerial-roundtable-hosted-by-un-women-in-bangkok/

Dr. Sania Nishtar outlined Ehsaas approach towards human capital services to Khaleej Times
https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/more-should-be-invested-technology-data-to-improve-human-capital-services-dr-sania-nishtar

Al-Jazeera covered Ehsaas Rashan Riayat program
https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2021/11/4/pakistan-pm-unveils-countrys-biggest-ever-welfare-programme

Telegraph featured Pakistan’s strategy to end poverty and drive universal health coverage
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/science-and-disease/pakistan-developing-covid-19-legacy-end-poverty-drive-health/

Telegraph featured Ehsaas and Dr. Sania Nishtar
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/climate-and-people/meet-woman-tasked-building-imran-khans-flagship-welfare-statein/?WT.mc_id=tmg_share_tw

Telegraph featured Pakistan’s approach to address stunting
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/science-and-disease/people-currency-progress-pakistan-battling-stunting/

The World Economic Forum (WEF) featured Ehsaas Emergency cash
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/05/using-cash-payments-protect-poor-pakistan/

The World Economic Forum (WEF) featured Pakistan’s financial inclusion strategy and the role of Ehsaas Emergency cash transfer in Covid
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/06/covid-19-pursuit-financial-inclusion-pakistan/

World Economic Forum endorsed Pakistan’s socio-economic policies and emphasis on human dignity and social capital values through Ehsaas program
https://www.radio.gov.pk/29-01-2022/world-economic-forum-endorses-pakistans-socio-economic-policies

Arab news featured Pakistan’s progressive policies and mentioned about Ehsaas program
https://www.arabnews.com/node/1910826/business-economy

Princess Sarah Zeid of Jordan who led campaign globally for malnutrition applauded Pakistan’s efforts to address malnutrition
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/576364-princess-sarah-applauds-pakistan-s-efforts-to-fight-malnutrition

Turkey’s world-renowned chef and internet celebrity Burak Ozdemir appreciated the services offered at Panagahs under Ehsaas
https://www.pass.gov.pk/userfiles1/files/Press%20Release_Oct31.pdf

Ehsaas conferred with Special Annual CSR Award 2021 for steering transparent Ehsaas Emergency cash disbursements in 2020
https://www.pass.gov.pk/userfiles1/files/Press%20Release_Oct31.pdf

Ehsaas’ implementing agency, PPAF won Global Diversity and Inclusion Benchmark awards 2021
https://pass.gov.pk/NewsDetailWerFf65%5ES23d$gH8c61382c-42fb-448d-b434-432e37c2a40a0ecFf65%5ES23d$Pd

Chairperson National Commission on the status of women appreciated the efforts of Ehsaas program
https://www.app.com.pk/national/ehsaas-ncsw-join-hands-for-welfare-of-women-girls/

HBL Chairman congratulated PM Imran on running Ehsaas Emergency cash on transparency and merit
https://www.brecorder.com/news/595064/

British High Commissioner termed Ehsaas as an extraordinary intervention
https://twitter.com/ehsaas_pk/status/1486311559311900677?lang=en 

Dr. Sania Nishtar included in BBC’s 100 most influential women
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40035158/sapm-sania-nishtar-among-bbcs-100-most-influential-women

Dr. Sania Nishtar’s contributions towards reforming social safety programs acknowledged
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/620507-dr-sania-nishter-is-quietly-doing-things-considered-almost-impossible-in-pakistan

Gulf News lauded Dr. Sania Nishtar as Minister Extraordinaire
https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/dr-sania-nishtar-of-pakistan-the-minister-extraordinaire-1.1612670851938