Chinese governance system successfully steered millions of people out of the poverty: President Alvi

Islamabad: Pakistani President Dr Arif Alvi said has said that the Chinese governance system had successfully steered millions of people out of the poverty.

“Now even people were also started writing in support of the Chinese system which has successfully steered millions of people out of the poverty,” he maintained – a day after Prime Minister Imran Khan lauded the Chinese system.

President Alvi remarked that Pakistan wanted all states to join China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

In an interview, the President claimed that with the economy moving on the right track and good international positioning, Pakistan today was in the best position comparing the past decades.

“The course is good whether it is economy, national solidarity, or international positioning. Comparing the decades including those of wars and corruption, in the decade starting 2020, Pakistan is in the best position,” the President added.

He stressed that Pakistan was rich with youth bulge and if imparted education and skill training timely, they will start reflecting their impact within four to five years.

He pointed out that this year, the country’s farmers got additional over Pakistani Rs 1 trillion and textile sector also earned around Rs 900 billion despite COVID pandemic.

He noted that Pakistan was also impacted by the worldwide inflation thus facing issues as had been faced by any other developing country.

He observed that despite being fifth largest nation, Pakistan had lesser footprints in the world due to terrorism; however, now the country was on course of reality.

Touching the sports, he expressed his keenness to watch cricket including the ongoing Pakistan Super League matches but at the same time called for similar contests in hockey and football to promote the games.