ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi said that Pakistan was moving in the right direction, showing positive indicators in various sectors, including economy, law and order, and social development.

Addressing here at the convocation ceremony of the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants (ICMA) Pakistan, the president said that current account deficit had been successfully tackled, and the exports of the country were on the rise despite Covid-19.

He urged the business enterprises to honestly pay their taxes for national development. He said digitization of economy would lead to white economy. The president emphasized ending elitism in education for socio-economic development. He said distance learning and information technology could help ensure everyone’s access to education. He said Pakistan was working in that direction.

He said that health insurance programme had been launched in the country to provide the deserving families free health facility.

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