ISLAMABAD:President Dr. Arif Alvi on Thursday advised the children to work hard as it was inevitable to achieve progress and success in the life.
The president, addressing an Iftar reception he hosted for the orphan children out of his own pocket, urged them to inculcate in them the characteristics of compassion, love as well as showing respect to their elders.
He told the gathering that in the Holy Quran, Allah Almighty had asked for treating the orphan children well. He reiterated that hard work would would open up new avenues for progress in their practical lives.
Drawing a similarity with Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him), president said the Holy Prophet had also lost his father in his childhood. He cited a Quranic verse saying, “Did He not find you an orphan and give [you] refuge? referring to orphanhood of the Holy Prophet in childhood.
The president, who mixed up with the children told them that the Presidency was actually belonged to them as he was there for a specified term.
