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FPCCI ZONAL CHIEF APPRECIATES UNDPS ROLE IN SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF PAKISTAN

United Nations Development Programme is playing an important role in the process

of Social development in Pakistan. This was stated by Mr. Sohail Altaf, Zonal

Chief and Vice president of FPCCI during a meeting with Mr. Haoliang XU newly

appointed Deputy Resident Representative - UNDP at FPCCI Zonal Office on

Tuesday.

Mr. Sotahil Altaf appreciated the role of UNDP in the social development process

in Pakistan, through promotion of good governance, Poverty reduction and

Environmental Protection in under-developed countries in general and Pakistan in

particular.

FPCCI Zonal Chief suggested that UNDPs policies should be designed on practical

grounds, so that its results are reflected in the poor segment of the society

and asserted that UNDP should focus on specific and major issues and then

concentrate on it only. He was of the opinion that this technique would UNDP in

achieving the objectives of the Programme under taken by UNDP.

He also applauded the proactive role of UNDP in rehabilitation process of

Afghanistan. Earlier in his welcome remarks Mr. Sohail Altaf, enlightened the

UNDP representative with the role and activities of Federation of Pakistan

Chambers of Commerce and Industry as an apex body representing the Countrys

Traders and industrialists.

Mian Pervez Aslam, former Chairman Liaison Office Islamabad who was also present

said that UNDP should enhance Human Resource Development. He suggested the

introduction of Poly Technical Institutes in Pakistan to reduce the

un-employment and poverty. He was of the opinion that the policies designed by

UNDP should different for different countries according to their priorities and

requirement.

Mr. Haoliang XU said that UNDP is providing financial assistance to the existing

organizations according to their genuine needs. Malik Qamar Afzal, Advocate

assured the interaction of UNDP with private sector of Pakistan.

(DR. KHALID AMIN)