President Dr. Arif Alvi says Pakistan is heading in the right direction, showing positive indicators in various sectors, including economy, law and order and social development.
Addressing ICMA Convocation in Islamabad today (Wednesday), he said current account deficit has been successfully tackled and exports of the country are on the rise despite Covid-19.
The President urged the business enterprises to honestly pay their taxes for national development. He said digitization of economy will lead to white economy.
The President said Pakistan has also overcome the challenge of terrorism while extremism and polarization are rising in India.
He said Muslims will lead the world in morality, and the Muslim youth have an important role to play in this regard.
The President emphasized for ending elitism in education for socio-economic development.
He said distance learning and information technology can help ensure everyone's access to education. He said Pakistan is working in this direction. Similarly, he said, health insurance programme has been launched in the country to provide the deserving families free health facility.
The President urged the graduates to play their active role in socio-economic development of the country.