President Dr Arif Alvi has urged the welfare organizations, civil society and philanthropists to step forward in caring for financially weaker segments of society during the difficult times of Covid-19 pandemic.

During his visit to a shelter home set up by the government at Tarlai in the outskirts of Islamabad, he said helping poor and deserving people on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha is a religious and national obligation.

The President reviewed the arrangements made for the homeless and needy at the shelter home and interacted with the people.

He instructed Managing Director Bait-ul-Maal, Aun Abbas Bappi to take special care of the elderly people.