President Dr Arif Alvi has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to eradicate all forms of poverty, and said the country would continue to take the required measures for people’s prosperity and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The president, in his message on the occasion of International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, said the poverty was, in fact, the violation of basic human rights. He said the floods and other natural calamities were among the major factors causing poverty. He said that due to the recent floods in Pakistan, there was also a risk of rise in the poverty ratio.

President Alvi said Pakistan would continue to abide by the principles of poverty alleviation, and protection of earth and environment. He said climate change had aggravated the problems confronting developing countries like Pakistan. He said in wake of the floods, the international community should realize its responsibilities.

The president said Pakistan had initiated multiple programmes for poverty eradication like National Rural Support Programme (NRSP), Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Ehsaas Programme and Sehat Card scheme. He said the country would also continue to take more measures for poverty reduction in future.

The president 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.

Credit : Independent News Pakistan-WealthPk