ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that the government is fullycommitted to combat the issue of malnutrition in Pakistan.
He was talking to Princess Sarah Zeid of Jordan and World Food Programme’sSpecial Adviser on Mother and Child Nutrition, who called on him inIslamabad on Thursday.
The Prime Minister mentioned that in his very first address to the nation,he committed to address the severest form of malnutrition, including theprevalence of stunted growth in children in the country as a matter ofpriority for his government.
He apprised the Princess of the steps taken by the government of Pakistanunder Ehsaas and other poverty alleviation programs, concerning women’sempowerment.
The Prime Minister appreciated her dedication to increase awareness aboutMother and Child Nutrition.
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Princess Sarah Zeid of Jordan briefed the Prime Minister on her engagementsin Pakistan during the visit and appreciated Pakistan’s efforts includingthe prioritization of mother and child nutrition.
The Princess also appreciated the personal leadership of the Prime Ministeron the issue of stunting and malnutrition, describing it as “inspirationaland critically important”.
