Helping destitute prime responsibility of rich people: President.

ISLAMABAD -- President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday said that helping the orphans and destitute and providing equal opportunities to make them successful communities was the prime responsibility of affluent members of the society.

'It is our collective and religious responsibility to take care of the orphans, widows and needy people and provide equal opportunities to make them part of thriving communities,' he said while speaking at a ceremony to observe Pakistan Orphans Day, organized by Khubaib Foundation here at the Convention Centre.

Describing the care of orphans and abandoned children as the nobler cause, the President said it was not just a social responsibility as a human being, but it was something enjoined in the Holy Quran, which repeatedly mentions the Muslims' responsibilities towards orphans and the destitute.

He said treating orphans with compassion and love in light of the teachings of Holy Prophet Hazrat Mohammad (Peace Be Upon Him), who himself was an orphan, had a great reward in this world and in the life hereafter.

'By following the tradition of the Prophet (PBUH), we are answering the highest call for humanity," the president said and added that all those who were involved in this project were blessed by Allah Almighty.

He said...