President Alvi urged to focus on the needs of children affected by super floods. The president issued a message on World Children’s Day He said Pakistan is fully committed to protecting children from all types of exploitation ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi called upon the government and international organizations to focus on the needs … Read more
President Alvi said he would continue efforts towards reducing political polarisation He said a mutually agreed date for general election can reduce political heat He said there is no harm in discussing the appointment of the chief of army staff LAHORE: President Dr Arif Alvi has expressed hope that stakeholders should sit together and decide … Read more
LAHORE: President Dr Arif Alvi said there is a need to ensure strictness against tax evasion and tax collecting authorities must create easiness for taxpayers. Addressing a public awareness seminar at the Governor’s House, the president said that Pakistan must enhance its tax collection and the tax-to-GDP ratio in order to overcome its perennial financial … Read more
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday visited the residence of slain BOL News anchorperson and senior journalist Arshad Sharif. First Lady Begum Samina Arif Alvi accompanied him. President Alvi expressed his condolences to the family of Arshad Sharif. He shared his grief and prayed for forgiveness for the deceased. The president said he was … Read more
Dyslexia Special Measures provides special steps for children suffering from dyslexia The Domestic Workers Bill 2022 regulates the employment of domestic workers Domestic workers would be issued an appointment letter and entitled leaves ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has accorded his approval to Dyslexia Special Measures and Islamabad Domestic Workers bills 2022. The president approved … Read more
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday signed the Export-Import Bank (EXIM) of Pakistan Bill 2022 as the institution started its formal operations. The president signed three bills into law after their passage by the parliament under Article 75 of the Constitution. He signed the Publication of Laws of Pakistan (Amendment) Bill 2022 and gave … Read more
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday sent a message of condolence to his Pakistani counterpart Dr Arif Alvi over the severe floods affecting the country. The Chinese president noted that severe floods have caused heavy casualties and serious property losses in Pakistan. President Xi, on behalf of the Chinese government and people, expressed deep … Read more
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has extended his heartiest felicitations to the nation on the 75th Anniversary of Independence Day of Pakistan. In his message on the occasion, the president said this day reminds us of the innumerable sacrifices rendered by our founding fathers under the dynamic leadership of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah for carving … Read more
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has expressed concerns over Pakistan’s dismal ranking on the Gender Parity Index and has urged to empower women in all fields. “Pakistan ranks very poor on gender parity. All business houses promote male progeny. Where r their wives, daughters & d/in laws? In their own environment they can ensure no … Read more
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has rejected an appeal of a NAB official who had pleaded to set aside a major penalty awarded to him over unlawful communication of official information for benefits of corruption. The president also directed NAB to proceed against other officers involved in such cases and if found guilty punish them … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The newly appointed non-resident envoys of New Zealand, Mexico, Ghana, and Uganda Friday presented their credentials to President Dr Arif Alvi at a ceremony. After presenting the credentials, the High Commissioners-designate of New Zealand, Michael Wehi Mailetonga Walsh, and Uganda, Muhammad Tezikuba Kisambira, and the Ambassadors-designate of the United Mexican States, Guillermo Alejandro Puente … Read more
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has rejected four separate representations, filed by the State Life Insurance Corporation (SLIC) against the decisions of the Federal Ombudsman, ordering it to pay a collective amount of over Rs1.6 million to the families of the deceased life insurance policyholders. The corporation had refused to pay the amount assured in … Read more
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has inaugurated the biometric verification system for pensioners, which will ensure transparent dispensation of the monthly amount of Rs60 billion among the country’s 1.4 million pensioners. Addressing the launch of digital facility for pensioners at the Accountant General Pakistan Revenues (AGPR), the president expressed satisfaction that the initiative would not … Read more
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has said that the digitalisation of the economy is essential to empower women and bring other deprived segments into the mainstream. Addressing the plenary session of the 24th Sustainable Development Conference, the president said the disbursement of the cash assistance to women under the Ehsaas programme directly to their bank … Read more
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi held a bilateral meeting with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and reaffirmed Pakistan’s full support for the Trans-Afghan Railway project and assured all possible cooperation for its early realisation. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 15th ECO Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) in Ashgabat. The talks … Read more
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has stressed the need for promoting technical education and information technology so as to fulfil the requirements of the industrial sector and provide employment opportunities to the youth. In his remarks during a briefing on Sir Syed Centre for Advanced Studies in Engineering (CASE) Institute of Technology at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, … Read more
KARACHI: Realising the less contribution of differently-abled persons within society, President Dr Arif Alvi has said that the skills of such people should be developed to bring them in the mainstream, as they could play a vital role in the development of the country. Addressing the foundation stone laying ceremony of the upgraded complex of Al-Shifa Trust, Special School and Rehabilitation Centre, he emphasised that there was the need … Read more
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has said that Pakistan required utmost efforts to join the global race of technology, which would also guarantee the future national economic development. Addressing the launching ceremony of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) pilot project, the president said the children’s motivation towards scientific education would create actual wealth for the … Read more
President Dr Arif Alvi has said that the early diagnosis of breast cancer was crucial to prevent death, according to Radio Pakistan. In a statement issued on Monday, he stressed the need to raise awareness about breast cancer. Alvi pointed out that around 44 per cent cancer cases in Pakistani women were those of breast … Read more
LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Information Secretary Marriyum Aurangzeb on Saturday slammed President Arif Alvi and urged him to read up on parliamentary protocols. The former information minister said this while referring to the letter sent by President Alvi to PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif. She was apparently unhappy with the way Shehbaz was addressed in … Read more
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has said that tourism in Pakistan has a great potential to boost economy, as well as improve the economic health of small business operators and the people attached with the tourism industry. In a message on the occasion of the World Tourism Day, he said, the purpose of the celebration … Read more
President Dr. Arif Alvi on Monday addressed a joint sitting of parliament marking the start of the fourth parliamentary year of the National Assembly. Alvi started his speech by congratulating the members of parliament on the start of the new parliamentary year and uttered the wish that democratic standards and “tradition of tolerance” thrived in … Read more
President Arif Alvi was briefed over national security dynamics including situation in Afghanistan during his visit to the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Headquarters in Islamabad on Thursday. The president, being keenly interested in the subject, was also briefed on cyber security, a statement from the President Secretariat stated. He appreciated ISI’s efforts for national security and … Read more
President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday terming the resistance of Kashmiris ‘just and selfless’ against India’s illegal Indian occupation said the day was not far when they would achieve their goal of freedom. “That day is not far Insha’Allah. We shall see,” the president said in his message on Kashmir Martyrs’ Day shared on the … Read more
KARACHI: President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday said that Pakistan should join the light-pace journey of digital development for its speedy progress as the information technology (IT) was the optimum growing sector in the world. Addressing the signing ceremony of a contract between Universal Service Fund (USF) and Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) for the … Read more
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has said that the country’s development and prosperity was directly linked with the development of Karachi and “we can no longer ignore the plight of its people”. Chairing a high-level meeting at the Governor House, Karachi, to discuss Karachi Transformation Plan for the resolution of major infrastructure issues of the … Read more
Earlier today, the former chief justice of the Balochistan high court sent his resignation to President Alvi. Yasinzai, who was selected as Governor of Balochistan by President Alvi in October 2018, was asked to step down by Prime Minister Imran Khan in a letter after which the retired judge decided to resign. ‘Would never give … Read more
President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday called for timely completion of all water supply projects for Karachi to address the issue of water shortage faced by citizens of the provincial metropolis, which requires 1,100 to 1,200 million gallons of water per day. Presiding a meeting at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, the president discussed the water situation in … Read more
