Islamabad, August 30, 2021 (PPI-OT):President Dr Arif Alvi said that Pakistan occupies a unique place in the international community in terms of charity at the individual and institutional levels. He added that the presence of millions of Afghan refugees on Pakistani soil was a testament to our hospitality.
The President gave these remarks at briefing regarding the charitable activities of the Community Partners International (CPI) and SHINE Humanity, in Karachi, today. President Dr Arif Alvi appreciated CPI and SHINE Humanity over donating 100 oxygen concentrators to be used in Karachi. Addressing the meeting, the President said that Pakistan had achieved tremendous success in containing the spread of the COVID-19 virus due to the timely and judicious decisions of the Government.
Pakistan’s Government timely realized the gravity of the COVID-19 pandemic and imposed smart lockdowns to avoid economic downturn, he added. He urged NGOs and health workers to also give priority on prevention side of the diseases like hepatitis and Tuberculosis. President Dr Arif Alvi thanked CPI representative Ms. Anum Ashraf Ali and Chairman SHINE Humanity Mr. Ali Naqvi for their contribution to the noble cause.
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