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SHC reserves verdict on plea to de-deal Dr Arif Alvi’s dental clinic

October 21, 2024 by Abid Khan

KARACHI: The Sindh High Court(SHC) has reserved its judgment on the plea to de-seal the dental clinic of former President Dr Arif Alvi.

Sindh High Court Justice Zafar Rajput heard the petition of former president Dr. Arif Alvi’s wife and son to de-seal the dental clinic during which the Alvi’s lawyer and representatives of the Sindh Building Control Authority(SBCA) appeared.

Justice Zafar Rajput questioned that when the construction was going on, why was no action taken at that time. On this, Sindh Building Control Authority’s lawyer said that action is taken if a complaint received as authority do not have enough staff to review three million buildings.

The court expressed annoyance at the reply of the counsel of SBCA and said that while SBCA has people to collect money, they mostly focus on collecting money instead of taking action against illegal constructions.

Later, the court reserved its decision on the petition to de-seal the clinic.

It should be noted that Dr. Arif Alvi’s dental clinic located in the Sindhi Muslim Cooperative Housing Society was sealed by the Sindh Building Control Authority at the beginning of this month.

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SHC moved against closure of Dr Arif Alvi’s dental clinic

October 4, 2024 by Abid Khan

KARACHI: A petition has been filed in Sindh High Court (SHC) against sealing of Alvi Dental Clinic by the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA).

Earlier, Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) has sealed the Alvi Dental Clinic owned by former President Dr Arif Alvi.

The SBCA sealed the dental clinic which was established in the residential bungalow while taking action in Sindhi Muslim Cooperative Housing Society Block B House No. 23B.

A heavy contingent of SBCA police took part in the operation and in this regard. The SBCA spokesperson said that the dental clinic was sealed as it was in a residential house and it was a routine operation. He said such operations are being conducted across the city.

Former president Arif Alvi’s wife Samina Alvi and son Awab Alvi filed a petition in the Sindh High Court against the sealing of Alvi Dental Clinic.

A two-judge bench heard the petition, issuing notices to the provincial government, the authority and Sindh Healthcare Commission.

The court, on the plea filed by Dr Alvi’s wife Samina Alvi and son Awab Alvi, has sought a reply from all parties by October 7.

It has been stated in the petition that SBCA has sealed the dental clinic located in Sindhi Muslim Society, the reason for sealing the clinic is just political revenge.

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Alvi says PTI founder declined an offer to leave country

June 5, 2024 by Muhammad Zahid

Former President Dr. Arif Alvi asserted on Wednesday that PTI founder Imran Khan had declined an offer to leave the country and had committed to staying and confronting the consequences. In a discussion with journalists, the former president alleged that incarcerated Imran Khan was being urged to “make a deal and depart the country.” However, … Read more

President Alvi presented farewell guard of honour

March 8, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday was presented a farewell guard of honor at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, marking the culmination of his term.

The smartly turned-out contingents of the armed forces presented the guard of honor which was reviewed by the outgoing president.

The national anthem was played as the president stood at the saluting dais.

Later, he also shook hands with the officers and staffers of the Aiwan-e-Sadr. The farewell guard of honour was given a day before the next presidential election scheduled to be held on Saturday.

Dr. Arif Alvi was sworn in as the 13th President of Pakistan on September 9, 2018.

It should be noted that the election of the new president will be held tomorrow, for which former president Asif Ali Zardari is the candidate from the government coalition, while Mahmood Khan Achakzai is the candidate from the Sunni Ittehad council(SIC) backed by Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI).

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President Alvi approves appointment of three judges

March 7, 2024March 7, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi approved the appointment of a judge of Supreme Court(SC) as well as the Chief Justice of Balochistan High Court(BHC).

The president appointed Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan as Supreme Court judge who was serving as Chief Justice of Balochistan High Court.

The president approved the appointment under Article 175 A of the Constitution. The president also approved the appointment of senior most judge Justice Muhammad Hashim Khan Kakar as Caretaker Chief Justice of Balochistan High Court.

The president made this appointment of the caretaker Balochistan High Court chief justice in accordance with the Article 196 of the Constitution.

President Alvi also appointed senior most judge Justice Malik Shehzad Ahmed Khan as Chief Justice of Lahore High Court(LHC), in accordance with the Article 175 (A) of the Constitution.

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Shehbaz Sharif takes oaths Prime Minister of Pakistan

March 4, 2024March 4, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: President of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz(PML-N) Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif took the oath as the Prime Minister of Pakistan.

President Dr Arif Alvi administered the oath of office to the newly-elected prime minister, who was elected to the country’s top office for the second time.

Held at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, the swearing-in ceremony was attended by Outgoing Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar and his cabinet members, parliamentarians, Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, services chiefs, provincial governors, chief ministers and diplomats.

Pakistan Muslim League-N Quaid Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, President of Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians Asif Ali Zardari, Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, other political leaders including Hamza Shehbaz Sharif, Aleem Khan, Raja Zafarul Haq, Ahsan Iqbal, and Khawaja Muhammad Asif and senior officers also attended the ceremony.

After the swearing in of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, he was presented a guard of honor by the armed forces at the Prime Minister House.

Later, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was introduced to the staff of the Prime Minister’s Office, during which the Prime Minister shook hands with the staff.

Anwar Haq Kakar, former caretaker Prime Minister, will also meet Shehbaz Sharif.

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President calls for responsible use of technology for protecting human health

March 2, 2024March 2, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi said technology should be used positively and responsibly for ensuring protection of environment, human health and prosperity.

In a virtual address at an event of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan in Karachi, he said doctors and physicians should take benefit from the fast changes in the field of science and technology.

He said in the present time, medical science was going through drastic changes and because of the progress made in the field of technology, research in medical science had become easy and less costly.

He urged the doctors and physicians to utilize information technology for the correct and timely diagnosis of diseases as now it was possible to make diagnosis before onset of diseases due to research on human cells and genes.

He advised the students to develop the capacity for analysis instead of just memorizing information.

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President awards certificate to Dr Dur e Naz for treating thalassemia patients

February 26, 2024 by Abid Khan

KARACHI: President Dr Arif Alvi handed a certificate of appreciation to Sindh Blood Transfusion Authority Director General Dr Dur-e-Naz for treating thalassemia children.

The president awarded the certificates during aprize distribution ceremony of the Sundas Foundation which he attended as a chief guest at the Governor’s House in Lahore.

Addressing the ceremony, President Alvi also advocated for mandatory testing before marriage. He also said that Pakistan was facing a shortage of blood donations for thalassemia children, adding that even with extensive campaigns, this shortage could not be overcome.

Dr Alvi further said that Pakistan has 26.2 million children out of school, while our neighbouring countries India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have accomplished almost 100% enrollment rate.

He said that Pakistan built 50,000 schools in Punjab since its inception, while the state needed an equal number of schools to educate such a large number of children. He said that Pakistan has more than250,000 mosques, and proposed that those could be used as educational centres to address the issue.

“Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) gave status of community centres to mosques and Islam gave us golden principles for society; we all should get inspiration from Quran and Sunnah,” he said.

The head of state said Pakistan has the fifth biggest population in the world, which has immense potential for growth and stressed the best utilisation of this workforce.

Thanking the people working for thalassemia elimination and serving humanity, he said that they are our heroes and they would stand honoured before Almighty Allah. He added that they should be given respect and recognition for their services.

Dr Alvi lauded philanthropic individuals and organisations for their generous financial support towards the treatment of these otherwise expensive medical conditions.

Sundas Foundation President Yaseen Khan said that the foundation was a leading non-profit organisation dedicated to voluntary blood transfusion services and treatment of thalassemia, haemophilia, and other blood-related diseases for the last 26 years.

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Newly elected PM to take oath by March 1

February 25, 2024February 25, 2024 by Muhammad Sher

The newly elected Prime Minister (PM) will take the oath by March 1, President Dr. Arif Alvi will take the oath next week to the newly elected PM of the highly populated country of Pakistan. The swearing-in ceremony of the Prime Minister of Pakistan will be held on Thursday, February 29 or Friday, March 1, … Read more

President underlines need for combined efforts to health, education issues

February 20, 2024 by Abid Khan

RAWALPINDI: President Dr Arif Alvi said that the entire nation had set a precedent in the world with their collective efforts during Covid-19 pandemic and stressed that such a display of unity was critical to address disconcerting issues in education, health and economic sectors.

Addressing a National Health Summit organized by the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI), the president said that during Covid-19 pandemic when the deadly wave was hitting the globe, Pakistan emerged as the third best performing country in the world to avert the damages in health and economic sectors.

He said it was all possible due to the collective efforts and cooperation of the people and all stakeholders who displayed unison in their efforts to ward off the spread of the pandemic.

“That precedent has carved a path for the future which can guide us in our endeavours to overcome the contemporary challenges,” he opined.

Highlighting the importance of physical hygiene, the president said that from the Islamic teachings, it stood proved that personal hygiene was linked with spiritual purity.

He said about 90 percent dental cases could be cured if prevention habits were developed by the people including regular brushing of teeth, similar was the case with communicable diseases.

The president urged all the stakeholders and the business community to play their parts in creating awareness among the masses over health-related issues including mental stress and population growth.

The serious issue of 26 million out-of-school children required combined efforts and mosques could be utilized to impart education to these children, he added.

The president mentioned Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka where the literacy rate among the children was higher than Pakistan.

He also cited the precedent of China that lifted about 700 million people out of poverty by focusing on health and education sectors.

President Alvi further stressed upon focusing on priorities and continuity of policies which required public involvement.

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President, PM strongly condemns blasts in Pishin, Qila Saifullah

February 7, 2024 by Abid Khan

SLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi and Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar strongly condemned the blasts that took place in Khanozai and Qila Saifullah areas of Balochistan’s Pishin district.

The president, in a condemnation message, expressed deep grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives in the blasts.

He sympathized with family members of those martyred in the blasts and prayed to Allah Almighty for the peace and elevation of the ranks of the departed souls.

In a condemnation message, the prime minister expressed deep grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives in the blasts.

He sympathized with family members of those martyred in the blasts and prayed to Allah Almighty for the peace and elevation of the ranks of departed souls.

PM Kakar directed ensuring prompt treatment of the injured and sought a report into the incidents from the Chief Secretary of the Balochistan province.

He vowed to foil every attempt of the elements wanted to sabotage law and order in the country, reiterating the firm resolve of the government to hold the general elections in a peaceful environment.

On the other hand, Caretaker Interior Minister Dr. Gohar Ijaz strongly condemned the explosions outside an independent Candidate’s office in Pashin and office of Jamiat Ulema Islam-F in Qila Saifullah.

He expressed deep sorrow and regret over the loss of precious lives in the two blasts and prayed for martyrs.

In his condolence message, the minister said that the miscreants wanted to defame Pakistan by creating unrest during elections however those who played with the lives of innocent citizens would be dealt with iron hands.

He said that all possible measures would be taken to maintain peace and law and order during the elections.

The minister said that his government shared the grief of the families of the martyrs.

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President, PM pay tribute to brave struggle of Kashmiris

February 5, 2024February 5, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi and Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar said that the right to self-determination is a cardinal principle of international law but regrettably, the Kashmiri people have not been able to exercise this inalienable right.

“The UN General Assembly annually adopts a resolution expressing unequivocal support for the realization of the right to self-determination for people under foreign occupation,” the president said in a message on the occasion of Kashmir Solidarity Day being observed on February 5.

He said the people of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) had been struggling to realise their right to self-determination for the last seventy-six years.

“Today, IIOJK is one of the most militarized zones in the world. Kashmiris are living in an environment of fear and intimidation,” President Secretariat Press Wing, in a press release, quoted the president as saying.

The president reiterated that on the Kashmir Solidarity Day, the government and people of Pakistan renewed their unflinching support for their just and legitimate struggle.

On the other hand, Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has said that India’s illegal and unilateral actions of 5 August 2019 in IIOJK were a blatant violation of international law including the UN Charter, 4th Geneva Convention and the relevant UN Security Council resolutions.

“India has since been engaged in efforts to further entrench these illegal measures through a series of steps aimed at altering the demographic structure and political landscape of IIOJK,” the prime minister said in a message on the observance of Kashmir Solidarity Day on February 5.

He said that the ‘Kashmir Solidarity Day’ was annually observed on the 5th February to express Pakistan’s unwavering support to the Kashmiri people’s just struggle for realization of their right to self-determination.

It was also an occasion to pay rich tribute to the sacrifices made by their Kashmiri brothers and sisters during the last seventy-six years, he added.

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Nation has potential to put country on development path: President

January 27, 2024 by Abid Khan

KARACHI: President Dr Arif Alvi said that the nation had the potential to put the country on the path to prosperity and development.

While addressing the 31st Convocation of the University of Karachi here, he said that the country could be rehabilitated in five to ten years. He said that humanity is reaching the skies through science and technology these days.

Congratulating the graduating students and scholars, Dr Arif Alvi said that around two crore and 62 thousand children were out of school.

He said that the elite segment of society should come forward and play its role in bringing these children to the schools.

Stressing the need for creating an environment of moral and ethical thinking and values, he said that education did not become only the base of morality and ethics.

The president said that moral and ethical values were promoted by parents, teachers, and the environment of society.

He urged the graduating students to play a specific role in the promotion of moral values.

Speaking on Israeli brutalities in Gaza, he said that the intellectual battles had turned into western interests in the world. Dr Alvi said that he was emphasizing morality merely because, these days, educated people have committed more brutalities in the world.

He said that the circulation of video and audio clips on social media had created an environment of out-of-context conversations and stressed the need for learning communication skills to cope with these challenges.

Earlier, the Chairman of the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Dr Mukhtar Ahmed, and Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Khalid Iraqi also addressed the convocation.

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GB Governor calls on President Alvi

January 26, 2024January 26, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: Governor of Gilgit-Baltistan Syed Mehdi Shah called on President Dr Arif Alvi and discussed the overall situation in the region including wheat subsidy and other issues.

In the meeting, they also deliberated over the matters related to Baltistan University and Skardu, a President House statement said.

The president told the governor that he had taken up the matter of wheat subsidy with the caretaker prime minister and finance minister and expressed the hope that the problems would be resolved soon.

The elected members of the GB Council had also called on the president on Thursday to discuss the wheat subsidy and other matters.

President Alvi had assured the delegation to take up their issues at the relevant forums.

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Effective decision making vital to deal climate change challenge: President

January 23, 2024January 23, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi citing the abundance of natural resources, said that adopting modern agricultural technology and effective decision-making were inevitable for Pakistan to cope with the challenge of climate change.

The president, in his inaugural address at the Regional Dialogue 2024 on “Climate Crisis: Shaping South Asia’s Resilience” arranged by the Institute of Regional Studies, said that Pakistan was rich in water, renewable energy potential and other resources but it direly needed a driving force to implement the decisions and make it compete with the world.

He told the gathering of former diplomats, academicians and researchers that Pakistan had around 150 million acre-feet of water which was sufficient to meet its needs if modern agriculture techniques like spray and drip irrigation were adopted and flood irrigation was done away with. Emphasising the implementation of national water policy and other relevant legislation, he said a pricing mechanism could also lead to water conservation.

He said around 400 million gallons per day of water in Karachi was drained into the sea through sewerage which was a criminality.

He also highlighted the use of prohibited nets by the fishermen which also swept small fish resulting in a huge loss of marine life. He said due to the very reasons, Europe was not allowing fish import from Pakistan. The president exemplified the Netherlands which was the second largest food supplier on earth despite being 19 times smaller in size than Pakistan and not having such an abundance of water similar to Pakistan.

Similarly, Vietnam has taken its fishery exports to around $10 billion per annum by adopting international standards and techniques, he added. He said by pushing the farmers to adopt modern agriculture technology, Pakistan could also feed the world.

He recalled Pakistan’s successes in fighting COVID-19 through a data-based approach and national unity and said that the world would follow its footprints if the country set such an example as it had also achieved recognition through massive tree plantation.

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President approves resignation of Justice Ijaz ul Ahsan

January 12, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi approved the resignation of the Supreme Court Judge Justice Ijazul Ahsan.

The president approved the resignation on the advice of the prime minister in the exercise of the power under Article 179 of the Constitution.

Earlier, Second senior most judge of Supreme Court Justice Ijazul Ahsan has resigned from his post and sent his resignation to the President of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi.

Justice Ejaz ul Ahsan was to become the Chief Justice of Pakistan after Chief Justice Qazi Faiz Isa. Justice Ejaz ul Ahsan was the most senior judge after Justice Sardar Tariq Masood, who would retire on March 10, 2024.

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SJC issues notice to Justice (retd) Mazahar Naqvi

January 11, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Judicial Council(SJC) has issued a notice to former judge Justice (Retd) Sayyed Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi.

The Supreme Judicial Council has issued a notice to the resigned judge Mazahar Naqvi.

The Supreme Judicial Council has given another chance to the resigned judge Mazahar Naqvi, the council said that Mazahar Naqvi can appear in the council tomorrow and give his opinion if he wants.

The council said that if Mazahar Naqvi’s lawyers ask for time, the complainants will be heard.

The Supreme Judicial Council has decided that the proceedings of the Council will continue Friday the proceedings of the Supreme Judicial Council have been postponed till 11:30 tomorrow.

On the other hand, President Dr Arif Alvi approved the resignation of the Supreme Court Judge Justice Sayyed Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi.

The president approved the resignation on the advice of the prime minister in the exercise of the power under Article 179 of the Constitution.

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President Alvi directs WAPDA to reinstate special person’s welfare grant

January 6, 2024 by Muhammad Sher

President Dr. Arif Alvi has ordered the Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) to restore a special person’s welfare grant. The president accepted the appeal of complainant Syed Noor Ali Zaidi against the decision of the Federal Ombudsman. President Dr. Arif Alvi said that WAPDA should immediately pay the welfare grant to the disabled … Read more

President, PM commemorate Quaid-e-Azam’s 147th Birthday with messages of devotion

December 25, 2023 by Muhammad Sher

On the occasion of the 147th birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, President Dr. Arif Alvi and Caretaker Prime Minister (PM) Anwar ul Haq Kakar said in their message that the nation still remembers the founder of Pakistan with devotion and respect. The President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Dr. Arif Alvi, in … Read more

Nation celebrates 147th birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam with zeal

December 25, 2023December 25, 2023 by Muhammad Sher

The 147th birth anniversary of the founder of Pakistan, Quad-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, is being celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country. The day began with a cannon salute in the federal and provincial capitals, and a grand changing of the guards’ ceremony was held at the Quaid’s mausoleum in Karachi on the birth anniversary … Read more

President calls for change of attitudes to mitigate impacts of climate change

December 23, 2023December 23, 2023 by Abid Khan

He said people avoid to plant tree outside of their houses.
Alvi was addressing two-day Climate Change Conference.
He also highlighted increasing issue of mental stress.

KARACHI: President Dr. Arif Alvi while stressing the need for changing attitudes to mitigate growing impacts of the climate change, said that everyone had to play his role in overcoming the effects of climate change.

He said that the people avoid to plant a tree outside of their houses and trees were cut down. He emphasized, ‘Attitudes need to be changed.’

While addressing a two-day Climate Change Conference and Awards -2023 organized by the Rotary International District 3271 at Bahria Auditorium, the President said that the human could not be separated from global warming.

He said that Pakistan put in a lot of efforts and started working on 10 billion tsunami programme to protect its environment. He said that they had visited a number of schools and planted saplings along with schoolchildren and made them aware of the effects of climate change.

Alvi advised the people living in multi-floor high-rise to plant saplings in clay-pots and at least grow vegetables in their galleries for a better planet.

He said that the citizens specially of Karachi should be conscious of climate change effects as 500 million gallons of contaminated water was drained out in the sea on daily basis.

He said that the people must conserve water and electricity and use alternative energy specially the solar system.

Speaking on education, health, skill development and technology, the President said that 20.8 million children were out-of-schools in the country.

He said that the country needed a big number of schools to put these out-of-school children to schools as technology could bridge this gap. He said that the children could be taught through the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Alvi said that there was a shortage of nurses in the country which needed around 900000 nurses. He said that 90 percent failure was witnessed in the drug rehabilitation process.

The president also highlighted the increasing issue of mental stress in almost every home.

While talking about the participation of the woman, he said that the country could not develop without the empowerment of the women.

He on the occasion, lauded the Rotary International for its work on main issues including Polio.

Earlier, the president distributed awards and at the outset was briefed about the paintings made by schoolchildren on climate effects.

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President calls for utilizing mosques to educate out of school children

December 6, 2023 by Abid Khan

President expressed these views while chairing a follow-up meeting.
He said imparting education to almost 28m children was huge challenge.
He further called for adopting an integrated approach by ministries of health.

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi called for making collaborative efforts with the Masajid to impart education to 28 million out-of-school children and said that Masajid and Madaris could play an important role in promoting ethical values, besides creating awareness about important social and health issues at the grassroots level.

The president expressed these views while chairing a follow-up meeting on Masajid and Madaris, at Aiwan-e-Sadr.

The meeting was attended by Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-Faith Harmony Aneeq Ahmad, Chairman of the Council of Islamic Ideology Professor Dr Qibla Ayaz, provincial ministers and representatives of the Auqaf and Religious Affairs departments as well as the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training.

Speaking on the occasion, the president said that imparting education to almost 28 million out-of-school children in Pakistan was a huge challenge, which would require thousands of new schools and additional resources. He emphasized the need for innovative and non-traditional solutions and collective efforts by society to provide education to out-of-school children. The authorities of ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training informed the meeting that it had launched an Accelerated Learning Programme to educate out-of-school children.

The president said that Masajid and Madaris could play an instrumental role in reforming society and overcoming social evils by promoting ethical values, brotherhood, tolerance, peace, inter-faith harmony and respect for each other’s rights through the Friday sermons.

He also underscored the need for raising awareness, through mosques, about mental and general health issues, population welfare, inter-faith harmony, women’s rights, and malnutrition at the community level.

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President for enhanced partnership with WHO to overcome health challenges

November 30, 2023 by Abid Khan

He expressed these views in meeting with outgoing Country Director of WHO.
Dr Palitha Mahipala highlighted role of WHO in improving healthcare system.
Dr Alvi appreciated role of WHO in strengthening primary healthcare system.

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has called for further enhancing the partnership between the World Health Organization (WHO) and health authorities in Pakistan to effectively overcome various health challenges being faced by the country.

The President expressed these views while talking to the outgoing Country Director of WHO, Dr Palitha Mahipala, who called on him, at Aiwan-e-Sadr.

During the meeting, Dr Palitha Mahipala highlighted the role of WHO in improving Pakistan’s healthcare system and supporting efforts to revitalize healthcare facilities in the country, especially during last year’s floods. He said that the WHO would continue to support Pakistan for improving the health of its people.

The President appreciated the role of WHO in strengthening Pakistan’s primary healthcare system, besides providing support to various government initiatives.

Speaking on the occasion, the President emphasised the need for creating awareness about the importance of mental health and early counselling at the household level. He remarked that the availability of a mental health toolkit to deal with mental stress in the families needed to be ensured.

He maintained that establishing mental health support systems and enhancing people’s accessibility to quality mental health services in the country required the input of multiple stakeholders.

The President expressed satisfaction over the fact that Pakistan’s society had witnessed a positive change in its attitude towards the rights of persons with disabilities, adding that concerted efforts were needed to ensure their rights.

Dr Palitha Mahipala lauded the commendable role played by the President and the First Lady in raising awareness about various health issues, including Breast Cancer, Mental Health and the rights of Persons with Disabilities.

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President approves award of Nishan e Pakistan to His Holiness Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin

November 24, 2023November 22, 2023 by Abid Khan

Dr Mufaddal Saifuddin is 53rd Da’i al-Mutlaq and head of Dawoodi Bohras.
President Alvi granted conferment of civil award under Article 259.

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi approved the award of civil award of Nishan e Pakistan to His Holiness Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin Head of International Dawoodi Bohra Community.

Dr Mufaddal Saifuddin is the 53rd Da’i al-Mutlaq and head of Dawoodi Bohras in Mumbai.

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Provision of level playing field responsibility of ECP and govt: President

November 16, 2023 by Abid Khan

He said judiciary, executive and politicians held unanimity on holding election.
Dr Alvi said Constitution did not allow the President to take a ‘practical’ action.
President Alvi explained that he did not believe in politics of violence.

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi said Pakistan can overcome its challenges relating to political stability if its politicians, executive and the establishment make a joint commitment to address the issues.

In an interview with Voice of America (VOA), President was responding to a question if the upcoming general polls would bring political stability in the country.

President Alvi expressed confidence that the result of the polls as an outcome of the public opinion would lead to an environment ensuring stability and prosperity of the country. Dismissing doubts about delay of general election, he said the judiciary, executive and politicians held a unanimity on holding general election on the announced date of February 8.

He maintained that the provision of level-playing field to all political parties was the mutual responsibility of the government and the Election Commission of Pakistan. “The government has already given assurance about providing level-playing field to all parties,” he said, adding that the nation had full trust in the government’s commitment in this regard.

President Alvi said that through his letter, he invoked the government’s attention towards the apprehensions of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI). To a query, the president said the Constitution did not allow the President to take a ‘practical’ action to ensure the transparency of an election. “The President has no other way but to bring such issues to the notice of the government,” he said. He said though the office of the President did not have an administrative authority, however the points raised by it held a significant value. “There could be many expectations [from me to act in a particular way], but I will not take any unconstitutional step,” he said.

To a question, the president said he never showed negligence with respect to the date of general election. Alvi appreciated the Supreme Court of Pakistan on demonstrating unanimity over the election date. He said the case relating to the contesting of election by PTI Chairman Imran Khan was sub-judice and added that he had full confidence in the judiciary.

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President cites immense potential to attract investment from friendly countries

November 14, 2023 by Abid Khan

President in meeting with honorary consul generals of different countries.
He urged consul generals to strengthen their linkages with Pakistan’s chambers.
He also urged consul generals to play their role to attract investment to Pakistan.

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi citing the immense potential and opportunities for investment, said Pakistan desired to strengthen cooperation with friendly countries in the fields of investment, culture and tourism.

The president, in a meeting with the honorary consul generals of different countries in Peshawar, reiterated Pakistan’s resolve to enhance trade and investment ties with the friendly countries.

He urged the consul generals to strengthen their linkages with Pakistan’s chambers of commerce and industries. The consul generals who met the president included those of Tunisia, Russia, Turkiye, Bulgaria, Bosnia, Tajikistan, Japan, Chech Republic, South Korea and Brazil.

The delegation apprised the president of the role of the honorary consul generals for promotion of international ties and mutual trade.

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Women involvement in decision making key for prosperity: President

November 8, 2023 by Abid Khan

He said while addressing Convocation of International Islamic University.
He said investment on women went to waste when they sat at home.
Dr Alvi advised students to always remain humble and act as knowledge-seeker.

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi emphasizing the women’s active participation in all sectors, said one of the reasons behind Pakistan lacking prosperity was the non-involvement of women in decision making as well as the economic corridors of power.

The president, addressing the 12th Convocation of International Islamic University Islamabad, said the nation’s investment on the women education went to waste when they sat at home without going into the practical life.

“Education is investment of this poor nation on you. If you will sit at home, this will be the loss of the nation.

I want you not to give up its practical application. (However), this is the duty of the government and the nation to provide you a harassment-free working environment,” the president remarked.

He also called for job structures for the women which should also facilitate them keeping in view the family-related engagements of the women.

Citing the example of Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)’s wife Hazrat Khadija, also a working business woman, the president said Islam encouraged the women to work as it was not possible to leave half of the country’s population unutilised.

He, who earlier awarded PhD degrees to 138 and gold medals to 71 students, congratulated the students, their parents as well as the university and teachers for their hard work.

He was appreciative that girl students consisted of over half of the total 34,000 strength of the university.

He advised the new graduates to welcome the knowledge without any religious biases or selection, and always remain humble and act as a knowledge-seeker.

Expressing his worries about the unbridled human mentality as being practised in Gaza, the president said Muslims derived their laws from Holy Quran and the teachings of the Holy Prophet (PBUH).

Calling the new graduates “elite” going into decision-making, President Alvi said it was their responsibility to uplift the poor and change the society.

Lamenting the Muslims’ hesitation and misinterpretation of the scientific inventions in the past, he said the second renaissance of Muslims was not possible without keeping the doors to knowledge open.

The IIUI Pro-Chancellor Dr Ahmed Salem Muhammad Al-Ameri congratulated the new graduates and said by obtaining degrees, they were stepping into their practical lives.

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President for comprehensive strategy to address mental health issues

November 7, 2023 by Abid Khan

He called for taking collective measures and integrated approach.
President highlighted that mental health was a major concern.
He said 60% of college and university students were under stress.

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has urged the need for a comprehensive strategy to address the growing challenge of mental health issues in the country.

He called for taking collective measures and adopting an integrated approach involving various stakeholders, including relevant ministries, the Prime Minister’s Office, NGOs, psychiatric associations, and civil society to overcome the mental health burden in Pakistan.

The President expressed these views while chairing a follow-up meeting on mental health, at Aiwan-e-Sadr. The meeting was attended by the Chairman of the Strategic Reforms Implementation Unit Prime Minister’s Office, Hussain Islam, and representatives of various organizations working on mental health.

During the meeting, the President highlighted that mental health was a major concern, demanding a coordinated approach from all involved parties.

He said that around 24% of the country’s population was facing various mental health issues and 60% of college and university students were under stress. He said that this situation needed the immediate attention of the government, healthcare professionals, civil society organizations, and the media.

The President called for concise and impactful messaging to create awareness about mental health issues by drawing upon the lessons learnt from the successful campaigns on COVID-19 and breast cancer. He said that coordinated efforts were needed to overcome the social stigmas and taboos attached to mental health issues in Pakistan.

He also underscored the need for increasing the number of mental health professionals, besides taking steps for the capacity building of human resources to provide quality counselling and assistance to people. He further stated that such initiatives should be supported and sustained in future by the successive governments.

He also lauded the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between an international NGO and a private media group in Pakistan for raising awareness about mental health issues.

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