Peace Parliament Pakistan observes World Peace Day
Peace prerequisite for economic development: Dr. Mughal
Relationship between governance and poverty is evident: Zaki
Empowering Saarc to empower Pakistan, save us from int'l shocks
Islamabad: [Sept 22]
Dr. Murtaza Mughal, President of the Pakistan Economy Watch has said that peace is prerequisite for the economic development of the country.
Goal of prosperity cannot be achieved without curbing violence in all parts of Pakistan without being negatively influenced by political considerations, he said while speaking to civil society assembled outside the Parliament House Islamabad to commemorate the International Day of Peace.
He said that conflicts, deteriorating law and order situation, poverty, disease, and illiteracy has darkened the whole scenario. However, we must know that a bright future can be actualized if national interests are kept supreme over other matters.
Dr. Murtaza Mughal said that by contrast if opportunity of building a better future is not availed, economic growth rate will remain below potential and the masses would continue to be subjected to abject poverty, which can fan additional conflicts.
He said willingness of our leadership to devise a path towards peace, rapid economic growth to overcoming poverty is yet to be discovered.
Dr. Murtaza Mughal said that apart from peace in the country, those who matter should also strive for regional peace including relations with India, without which major resources would continue to be diverted to undesirable sectors.
At the occasion, former Senator Akram Zaki said that Pakistan is suffering from bad governance. Relationship between governance and poverty is evident from our current economic and political situation, he added.
Amjad Alvi, organiser of Peace Parliament Pakistan, said that empowering Saarc is imperative as a regional bloc also provides a stabilizing cushion to member countries from the destabilizing fluctuations in the global economy.
Proper regional economic integration will provide an opportunity for rapid growth through increased foreign direct investment which will improve the quality and connectivity of infrastructure.
Increased intra-SAARC trade will help us negotiate better terms for common with the WTO, said Alvi.
Others who spoke on the occasion organised by Peace Parliament Pakistan included Naila Joseph Dial, Dr. Shahid Zia, and Sahibzada Syed Makhdoom Abbas.
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