World community acknowledges our stance on Islamophobia: President Alvi

SUKKUR, Jan 25 (SABAH): President Dr. Arif Alvi says the government is determined to provide conducive environment to the business community.

He was talking to the representatives of the Sukkur Chamber of Commerce and Industries and business community in Sukkur on Tuesday.

During the meeting, the representatives of the chamber and business community presented various proposals pertaining to the ease of doing business, establishment of Dry Port in Sukkur, New bridge over Sukkur barrage, and other business related matters.

Meanwhile, addressing to the student of Cadet College Ghotki on Tuesday, Dr. Arif Alvi said that the world community acknowledges our stance on Islamophobia. He said that some western countries have linked Islamophobia with freedom of expression which is not a good omen in terms of mortality.

However, he said that the West was following dual standards on morality and ethics as the immigrants faced utmost difficulties. The president emphasized the importance of merit, terming it important to acknowledge the hard work of students.

President Dr. Arif Alvi said in present times, knowledge was not limited to books and the students could acquire it online as well. However, he stressed that it was the responsibility of teachers to guide the students towards the goal of knowledge. The president said institutions could suffer deterioration due to violation of merit. He said protests and vandalism incurred damage to the country as an obstacle to development. He said that the world community acknowledges our efforts in hosting Afghan refugees and positive role in maintaining peace in the region.

President Dr. Arif Alvi said that the country was the role model in 1960s, but, later on, corruption, non-meritocracy and incompetence pushed back us in terms of economic progress and prosperity. He said that now country is on the right track and its future is bright.