Use of force not a solution to curb extremism: PM Imran
Pakistan
Imran Khan said that raising moral standards of youth is our priority
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Prime Minister Imran Khan has emphasized that using force is not a solution to eliminate extremism, rather instilling moral and ethical values in the young generation will create a moderate, tolerant and progressive society.
Addressing an interactive session with the officers participating in the 115th National Management Course (NMC) on Thursday, he said that the civil servants bear a huge responsibility of serving the public and striving for welfare of the masses and raising the moral standards of the youth is our priority.
The prime minister emphasized that as decision makers, there will always be two choices, one is the easy way of earning money and corruption that leads to destruction and the other is to earn respect and growth which is slow and full of challenges.
Discussing the need for a Single National Curriculum, the Prime Minister stated that parallel education systems have created class distinctions.
The government intends to have a core curriculum adopted throughout the country so that children get a strong base. Thereafter, it is the choice of students to specialize in whatever field they want, he added.
Regarding extremism and rising number of crimes against women & children, Imran Khan said that the main objective of establishing Rehmatul Lil Alameen Authority is to raise the moral standards of our society. The Authority will conduct research and provide guidance based on the life of our Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
The PM said children have access to every kind of material through mobile phones and to an immature mind such content gives way to misconceptions and extremism.
“The government will provide an alternative to our youth i.e. the teachings of our Prophet (PBUH) including respect, dignity, family values, ethics and morality,” he said.
The premier also emphasized that using force is not a solution to eliminate extremism, rather instilling moral and ethical values in the young generation will create a moderate, tolerant and progressive society.
Deliberating on the economic challenges, he stated that our government inherited huge fiscal debts due to corruption and malpractices of the previous regimes.
PM Imran Khan stated that due to government’s “ease-of-doing-business” policy all economic indicators are moving in positive direction particularly large scale manufacturing, exports and construction sectors.
He added that despite COVID pandemic which adversely impacted the world economy, Pakistan managed its economy with success which has been acknowledged by international organisations.
Lamenting on the lack of long-term planning by previous governments, he stated that the present government has initiated work for construction of 10 Dams in order to meet the energy and water requirements of the Country.
The prime minister said that achieving economic growth and prosperity is a gradual process, but the government is committed to implement long-term reforms in all sectors that will lead to Pakistan becoming regional leader as it was in the decade of 70s.
