ISLAMABAD, Feb 13 (APP): President Dr. Arif Alvi asked the Rural Support Program Network and Benazir Income Support Porgram to extend cooperation with each other to alleviate poverty from the country.
Talking to chairman of Rural Support Program Network Shoaib Sultan in Islamabad on Wednesday, he stressed the need to further expand the program in different parts of the country.President said with focus on tourism we can also remove poverty from our rural area.
He said development of the agriculture is imperative for the progress and prosperity of rural areas. He asked to bring forward women in every field of these areas.
The President also directed to create awareness about hygienic and women rights among the people of far flung areas. The President also directed to initiate health and education projects with the cooperation of respective ministries.
A detailed briefing was given to President Dr. Arif Alvi about the Rural Support Program Network on the occasion.
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Source: VNS, Islamabad
