President Zardari hosts Iftar dinner for orphaned children
Pakistan
The President also distributed computer tablets among the children.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - President Asif Ali Zardari hosted an Iftar dinner for orphaned children, being cared for by the Pakistan Orphan Care Forum, at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Tuesday.
The President said children are our future and they must focus on their education and work hard to become successful individuals.
During the ceremony, the President also distributed computer tablets among the children, emphasizing their use for educational purposes.
He urged all children to use these tablets, being gifted on First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari's suggestion, for learning and personal growth.
Asif Ali Zardari said the children are as dear to him as his own and encouraged them to pursue education with dedication.
He also met with the children individually, expressing affection and reinforcing his commitment to their well-being.
Chairman Pakistan Orphan Care Forum Air Marshal retired Farooq Habib highlighted the pressing issue of orphaned children in the country.
He said there are an estimated 4.6 million orphaned children in Pakistan. He said POCF and its affiliated organizations are currently supporting nearly 120,000 children nationwide.
The Chairman thanked the President for his support and for hosting the orphaned children at an Iftar Dinner at Aiwan-e-Sadr.
