ISLAMABAD: President Dr. Arif Alvi has urged upon the welfare organizations, civil society and philanthropists to step forward in caring for deprived segments of society during the difficult times of the COVID-19 epidemic.
While visiting a shelter home set up by the federal government at the Tarlai area of Islamabad, Arif Alvi said assisting poor and deserving people on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha was a religious and national obligation.
The president was given a briefing by PM’s Focal person for Shelter Homes Naseem-ur- Rehman about the steps taken to give relief to the workers and out-of-town laborers.
Alvi reviewed the measures made for the homeless and needy at the shelter home and interacted with the people.
He directed Managing Director Bait ul Maal Aun Abbas Bappi on the occasion to take special care of the elderly.
Arif Alvi appreciated the contribution of Saylani Welfare Trust for providing quality food to the helpless and laborers at the shelter home.
He also expressed satisfaction over the implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) at the shelter home to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Later, the president also visited a nearby market of sacrificial animals set up ahead of Eid ul Azha where he reviewed the implementation of SOPs and safety steps to control the COVID-19.
The President urged the nation to must take care of Eidul Azha to finally continue on this track by remembering the SOPs, ensuring social distancing, washing hands and wearing face masks.
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