ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has urged the businessmen to ensure the protection of workers’ rights.

Addressing an event of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) here in Islamabad on Thursday, he emphasized the importance of honesty, ethics, and compassion in trade and business.

He said women should also be encouraged and involved in businesses, stressing responsibility rests with the society to protect them from harassment.

The President called upon the businessmen to prioritize environment protection. He said the affluent class should pay their taxes in order to deal with challenges faced by the country including those of out of school children and malnutrition.