ISLAMABAD
President Dr Arif Alvi has urged the overseas Pakistanis to invest in Pakistan which is fast emerging as Asia’s premier investment and trade hub. The president made these remarks while talking to a delegation of US-based overseas Pakistanis, who led by President Aspire Pakistan Hassan Syed called on him on Thursday. The president emphasised the need to link up Pakistani diaspora with the industry, academia, experts and the relevant organisations in Pakistan for proper utilisation of their intellectual and business talent.
He said that Pakistan is improving and training its available human resources by imparting them contemporary skills and modern education.
He stated that efforts are being made to increase the number of university graduates, besides enhancing the quality of education. He further said that steps are being taken for digitalisation of the economy which would further boost foreign direct investment in Pakistan.
The president was told that Aspire Pakistan is a network of overseas entrepreneurships, investors and technology experts with a vision to make Pakistan socially and economically prosperous through innovation and entrepreneurship.
The president appreciated the role of overseas Pakistanis in the socio-economic development of Pakistan.
Separately, President Alvi has called for community involvement to help address the issues being faced by the persons with disabilities.
Chairing a meeting on Thursday, he said that facilitation and welfare of differently-abled people is a great challenge that requires the socially-responsible participation of all segments of society, including business community, students and government organisations.
The meeting discussed various proposals to facilitate PWDs and make markets, buildings and public places more accessible for them.
The departments of architecture of COMSATS, National University of Science and Technology and National College of Arts gave presentations that suggested various solutions to make markets and buildings of F-6 Markaz, F-7 Markaz and I-8 Markaz, Islamabad easily accessible for PWDs. TLTP
