Govt keen to develop Pakistan as modern Islamic welfare state: President Alvi
Last updated on: 24 January,2019 04:10 pm
Dr Alvi also appreciated the work of the corporate sector towards the welfare of society.
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) – President Dr Arif Alvi Thursday said that the present government was pursuing the vision to develop Pakistan as a modern Islamic welfare state as no society could progress in absence of a social welfare mechanism.
Addressing the 11th International Corporate Social Responsibility Summit and Awards 2019 ceremony here, the president said even the initial verses of the Holy Quran directed the wealthy people to spend for the welfare of have-nots.
He said the corporate sector needs to work towards bringing improvement in different sectors especially health, education and skill development as it will help steer the people out of poverty. He said the corporate sector working alongside the government will bring a genuine change and prosperity will become destiny of the country.
Dr Alvi also appreciated the work of the corporate sector towards the welfare of society and said those doing this must also be encouraged by the society.
The president said the biggest strength of Pakistan is that its people have a firm belief in philanthropy. Pakistan is ranked amongst one of the most charitable nations in the world. He mentioned that our people of voluntarily stood with their earthquake affected people without looking towards the state. Similarly, he said Pakistan has and continues to host millions of Afghan refugees.
He said vision of present government is to transform the country into a welfare state and the course will be achieved whilst taking along the corporate sector.