President emphasizes need for transformation of slums into developed areas.

ISLAMABAD -- President Dr Arif Alvi has emphasized the need for transformation of slums into developed areas with health, education and road infrastructure.

He stated this while chairing a meeting on slums here Wednesday. The President asked the Ministry of Housing and Works and other relevant organizations to devise a strategy by involving the community and private sector to develop these areas as well as suggest a way out for resolving the residential issues of the occupants. The meeting discussed...