By Anzal Amin
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday reiterated the resolve to make Pakistan a modern Islamic welfare state as per the vision of Quaid-e-Azam, by fully focusing on education and poverty alleviation.
The president, in his message to the nation on the death anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah observed on September 11, said on the day, the whole Pakistani nation paid tribute to the great leader of the Indo-Pak subcontinent.
He said under Quaid’s farsighted and prudent leadership, the Muslims of the subcontinent had achieved Pakistan within a short span of time. The president said that Quaid-e-Azam had advocated for peace, equality, rule of law, economic and social justice as well as the minorities’ rights.
He said Quaid-e-Azam had contested the case of the Muslims and led to the creation of a separate homeland.
He said the observance of Quaid’s golden principles was inevitable for Pakistan’s progress and prosperity.
The president emphasised the efforts to uplift the vulnerable segments including the women and youth portion of the society.
On the other hand, Interim Federal Minister for Law and Justice Ahmed Irfan Aslam on Monday called on President Dr Arif Alvi here.
In the meeting, they held a consultation on the general elections in the country, a President House statement said.
The meeting between the government and the president is part of the ongoing consultation regarding the general polls.
“The continuation of the consultation process with good intentions will prove to be productive for the democracy in the country,” the president remarked.
