Prime Minister Imran Khan lauds Chinese government and President Xi Jinping for successfully eradicating poverty from their country amidst the pandemic crisis.

Taking to Twitter, the premier said that never in 35 years, around 750 million people been taken out of extreme poverty.

“I want to congratulate President Xi Jinping & the Chinese government for the momentous achievement of eradicating extreme poverty in their country. Never before in history have 750 million people been taken out of extreme poverty in a span of 35 years,” he wrote.

He said that for developing countries like Pakistan there are lessons to be learned. “With determination and commitment, we can do the same for our people.”

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For developing countries like Pakistan there are lessons to be learnt. With determination and commitment we can do the same for our people.

— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) February 28, 2021

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Imran Khan has inaugurated heritage trail at Nandana Fort in district Jhelum.

He also inaugurated Tilla Jogian National Park and Salt Range National Park. These two new national parks are part of the six protected areas, which include Khairi Murat National Park, Chhanji National Park, Namal Wetland and Chashma Wetland Nature Reserve.

The Prime Minister also planted an olive tree on the occasion. He was also briefed on the measures related to wildlife conservation and environmental protection in the Salt Range.

Imran Khan also interacted with the local people and listen to their problems.

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