Diligence, dedication keys to success, says Alvi

Islamabad : President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday said diligence and dedication were the keys to success for individuals as well as for the country’s development.The president said this while interacting with a group of students from Federal Government Educational Institutions (FGEIs), who along with their teachers called on him at the Aiwan-e-Sadr.The group included top position holders of classes 5th and 8th, who got distinctions in scholarship examination held by FGEIs.The first lady Samina Alvi was also present on the occasion.The president congratulated students and advised them to continue working with same commitment and determination, which they had shown during recent scholarship exams.He expressed pleasure saying future generation of Pakistan was cognizant of prevailing challenges.The president noted that a large number of children were yet out of schools, for which he stressed for collective endeavours.“It is prime responsibility of the state to increase students number in schools, he said adding that conducive studious environment of educational institutions could enhance students tendency towards schools,” he added.The president further urged to formulate an attractive system for this purpose.He noted that majority of population couldn’t attend school or continue education because of financial crisis facing them.“Therefore, this is duty of all of us to think and work for deserving students,” he added.Expounding role of education in social and economic progress of the country, the president stated, knowledge opened new avenues of development, which further established beneficial atmosphere in the society.Speaking on the occasion, First Lady Samina Alvi asked students to make at least one commitment of their own choice to live a good life.“Let’s promise today to always be truthful and to say words of kindness in our daily lives,” she said.The First Lady also encouraged them for consistent hard work in future to maintain their educational standard. The president and the first lady also distributed gifts among students and teachers.

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