ISLAMABAD:President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday said the government is determined to provide conducive environment to the business community.

He said this while talking to the representatives of the Sukkur Chamber of Commerce and Industries and business community in Sukkur. During the meeting, the representatives of the chamber and business community presented various proposals pertaining to the ease of doing business, establishment of Dry Port in Sukkur, New bridge over Sukkur barrage, and other business related matters.

Meanwhile, addressing the students of Cadet College Ghotki on Tuesday, President Dr Arif Alvi said the world community acknowledges our stance on Islamophobia. He said some western countries have linked Islamophobia with freedom of expression which is not a good omen in terms of morality.

Dr Arif Alvi said the world community acknowledges our efforts in hosting Afghan refugees and positive role in maintaining peace in the region. He said the country was the role model in 1960s, but, later on, corruption, non-meritocracy and incompetence pushed back us in terms of economic progress and prosperity. He said the country was now on the right track and its future was bright.