President stresses measures for welfare of elderly

President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday stressed that government institutions, non-governmental organisations, and civil society work together for the welfare of poor people and elderly in the society.

Talking to a delegation of Old Age Home, Aafiyat Multan at Aiwan-e-Sadr, he said Islam gave utmost importance to respect the senior citizens, adding that parents should arrange quality education and training for their children according to the teachings of Islam.

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The president said fulfilling the basic rights of the parents must be among the top responsibilities of their children. "Actions are needed to provide all the basic facilities and necessities of life to the homeless and the elderly."

He urged philanthropists, welfare organisations and other sections of society to make special efforts to take care of the elderly. Measures were also needed at the legal and social level for the well-being of the senior citizens, he said and appreciated the role of 'Tare Zemin Par Trust' and 'Affiyat' in taking care of the elderly. Later, the president also hosted a lunch for senior citizens.

Published in The Express Tribune, August 23^rd, 2023.