Dr. Sania Nishtar is a Pakistani cardiologist and public
health expert. Prime Minister Imran Khan has appointed her as the Special
Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on poverty alleviation. She is also the
current Chairman of BISP – Benazir Income Support Program. Apart from being a
crusader against hunger and deprivation, she is internationally acclaimed for
her single minded devotion to fight non communicable diseases. She has chaired
many high profiled committees of the World Health Organization.
In fact, Sania is the global face of Pakistan in the arena
of public health and medicines.
Profile of Sania Nishtar
Sania was born on 16th February, 1963 in
Peshawar. After completing schooling from her hometown, she completed her graduation from
the prestigious Khyber Medical College in 1986 where she was adorned with Gold
Medal. She also holds Ph. D degree from King’s College, London. After working
as a doctor, she started her public life as an activist when she had founded
Heartfile in 1998. Since then, there is no looking back. In a short span of
time, she had become a world famous health activist.
Sania was also a minister in the caretaker government of
2013 when General Election was being organized in Pakistan.
It may also be noted that Pakistan Government had nominated
Sania for the coveted post of Director General of WHO. She was among three
shortlisted candidates, but couldn’t become the DG because of USA pressure.
There is absolutely no doubt that WHO would have become even more relevant
under the able guidance of Sania Nishtar.
Family of Sania Nishtar
Sania was born in Peshawar in a progressive family. Her
father had a modern outlook about girls. He had ensured good schooling to her
apart from letting her live her life fully. She used to take part in swimming
competition and play gold – unheard in those times for a Pakistani girl.
Sania is married to Ghalib Nishtar who is also known as a
crusader against poverty. He is running Khushhali Microfinance which gives
mirco loans to poor and destitute to start their own businesses.
Sania Nishtar: News and Controversies
Sania Nishtar: News and Controversies
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Sania has become the main point person for the Government in its attempt to ensure social protection to the marginalized section of society. During the national lock down, she had ensured that the Ehsaas Emergency Cash Payment reaches the people who need it. Her dedication to ensure transparency, accountability and quality of service in the Ehsaas Emergency Program has been appreciated by global leaders. Sania should get large pie of appreciation for the defeat that Pakistan has inflicted on Covid - 19 pandemic.
- She has recently been nominated for Senate membership by the PTI.
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