President reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to eradicate all forms of poverty

Pakistan Oct, 18 2022
President reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to eradicate all forms of poverty
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ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to eradicate all forms of poverty, said country would continue taking required measures for people’s prosperity and achieving Sustainable Development Goals. President in his message to nation on International Day for Eradication of Poverty annually observed on October 17 said poverty was in fact violation of basic human rights.

He said floods and other natural calamities were among major factors causing poverty. Due to recent floods in Pakistan, there was also a risk of rise in poverty ratio in country. He said Pakistan would continue to abide by principles of poverty alleviation and protection of earth and environment. President said climate change had aggravated problems confronting developing countries like Pakistan. He said in wake of floods, international community should realise its responsibilities.

President Alvi said Pakistan had initiated multiple programmes for poverty eradication like National Rural Support Programme, Benazir Income Support Programme, Ehsaas Programme and Sehat Card. Country would also continue to take more measures for poverty reduction in future, he added. He said besides providing food, employment, health, housing and justice, it was also equally essential to ensure people’s inclusion in politics and their empowerment in order to eradicate poverty.

Published in The Daily National Courier, October, 18 2022

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