President Dr Arif Alvi says commitment of civil servants is crucial for completion of the government’s agenda of socio-economic development and good governance.

The President said this while addressing the participants of 110th National Management Course in Islamabad on Monday.

The President emphasized that in order to further quicken the pace of progress it is imperative that every individual, particularly the government machinery, should work with full zeal and zest.

He underscored that the government is committed to elimination of corruption and transparent governance, through effective and across-the-board accountability.

He highlighted that senior civil servant, being leaders and trend setters, will have to play a proactive role.

The President reiterated government’s resolve for strengthening of institutions and assured that the government will provide environment to civil servants that is free from all sorts of political interference.