Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has expressed the commitment to continue collaborating with global partners with an emphasis on inclusive growth, education, healthcare, and environmental sustainability.

In a message on the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on Thursday, he said eradicating poverty is not just a moral duty but a fundamental cornerstone for achieving sustainable development and ensuring peace and prosperity for all.

The Prime Minister said the government remains committed to making life more affordable for its people in the face of global challenges including inflation and economic uncertainty.

He said government’s targeted efforts aim at empowering communities, especially women and children, and giving them the tools they need to build a better future.

Shehbaz Sharif said the government’s initiatives such as the PM Youth Business, Agriculture Loans, Digi-Skills – free IT trainings and the Pakistan Education Endowment Fund are transforming lives by providing financial assistance and technical support to the millions of families.

He said poverty eradication is also at the forefront of the seventeen Sustainable Development Goals which Pakistan remains fully committed to achieving.

Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed unwavering dedication to eradication of poverty and invite all sectors build a more prosperous, equitable, and inclusive society.