Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday said a morally strong society never allows its elite to plunder public wealth through corruption, adding that corruption leads to the downfall of nations.

Addressing at an event of the Rehmatul Lil Alameen Authority becoming fully functional in Islamabad, he said a journey of transformation towards morality and ethics would help the nation emerge as a strong entity in the world.

The premier regretted that the society had accepted the corrupt practices and failed to distinguish between right and wrong.

The prime minister said that to ensure human rights and socio-welfare norms, following the footsteps of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him) was the best way to achieve the goals.

He said one of the main reasons for establishing the Rehmatul Lil Alameen Authority was to guide the young generation about the glowing teachings of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him) for real success in this world and hereafter.

The premier while referring to the the last address of the Prophet (PBUH) said that it was the Charter of Human Rights and was focused on the rights and responsibility towards each other.

Imran Khan said the cases of rape and child abuse were increasing in the country, while the families of victims were reluctant to report.

He stressed the need for the involvement of various segments of society to join hands against sex crimes by promoting the culture of ethics and morality.

The prime minister said the Rehmatul Lil Alameen Authority had been made functional, where the scholars would play their role in educating the society about the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

He expressed confidence that the scholars of the Council of Islamic Ideology Council and Islamic International University would immensely contribute to the authority with their positive intellectual input.

Imran Khan said that the authority would also promote research on the life of the Prophet (PBUH) to prevent misconceptions about Islam from spreading globally.

He mentioned that national health insurance card and Ehsaas programmes with shelter homes and soup kitchens were the best steps towards attaining the goal of a socio-welfare state.