ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday said that resolution of outstanding issues between Pakistan and India is essential for resumption of bilateral trade.
Addressing a seminar on the economy, he said Pakistan was slowly being converted into an Islamic welfare state as per the vision of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership.
The President said the provision of opportunities for education and progress is a responsibility of the state and there should be equal chances to grow for all in society.
He said a big gap between the rich and the poor creates anxiety in society.