President condemns terrorist attack on security forces in Gwadar

ISLAMABAD, Nov 4 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi on Saturday strongly condemned the terrorist attack on the convoy of Pakistan Army in Gwadar district. The president expressed deep grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives in the attack. He also paid tribute to 14 security forces personnel who were martyred in the attack. He… Continue reading President condemns terrorist attack on security forces in Gwadar

President directs FIO to ensure conflict of interest disclosure before selling insurance policies

ISLAMABAD, Nov 3 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday asked the Federal Insurance Ombudsman (FIO) to ensure that insurance companies disclosed the conflict of interest to the purchaser of the insurance policy before selling the policy as there had been instances of grave mis-selling of policies which required a serious relook at product structure… Continue reading President directs FIO to ensure conflict of interest disclosure before selling insurance policies

President Alvi congratulates Turkiye people on 100th anniversary

ISLAMABAD, Oct 29 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi on Sunday congratulated the President and people of Turkiye on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the country. “On behalf of the people of Pakistan and the government of Pakistan, I would like to extend my warmest congratulations to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the auspicious occasion… Continue reading President Alvi congratulates Turkiye people on 100th anniversary

Political stability vital for economic wellbeing: President Alvi

KARACHI, Oct 27 (APP):President Dr. Arif Alvi on Friday underscored the critical role of political stability in ensuring the economic wellbeing of the country. Speaking at a ceremony of the Korangi Association of Trade & Industry (KATI), he highlighted the substantial contributions of the business community in Karachi to charitable endeavors. President Alvi acknowledged Karachi’s… Continue reading Political stability vital for economic wellbeing: President Alvi

President asks medical universities to increase graduate numbers

ISLAMABAD, Oct 26 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday asked the medical universities to increase graduate numbers to fulfill the requirement of a large number of doctors and nurses in the country. “To enhance accessibility to healthcare facilities for the general public, there is a need to increase the number of trained individuals in health… Continue reading President asks medical universities to increase graduate numbers

Agriculture sector be given due importance to ensure food security: President

ISLAMABAD, Oct 16 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday emphasized the importance of agriculture sector that could ensure ensure food security and reduce poverty rate in Pakistan. In his message in connection with the World Food Day, he said the agriculture-led growth could significantly raise farm incomes, increase food productivity, lower food prices, and generate… Continue reading Agriculture sector be given due importance to ensure food security: President

Ambassador-designate to Russia calls on President Alvi

ISLAMABAD, Sep 15 (APP):Pakistan’s Ambassador-designate to the Russian Federation Muhammad Khalid Jamali called on President Dr Arif Alvi here on Friday. During the meeting, the president hoped that the ambassador-designate would play active role in strengthening bilateral relations with Russia. Muhammad Khalid Jamali assured his determination to reinforce the bilateral ties.

President condoles with family members of soldiers martyred in Janikhel suicide attack

ISLAMABAD, Sep 8 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday contacted the family members of the soldiers martyred in Jani Khel suicide attack via telephone and offered condolences to them. During the telephonic conversation, the president paid rich tribute to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the sake of country’s security, a press release issued… Continue reading President condoles with family members of soldiers martyred in Janikhel suicide attack

President Alvi confers Nishan-e-Imtiaz (M) on Commander Turkish Navy

ISLAMABAD, Sep 5 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday conferred Nishan e Imtiaz (Military) on Commander Turkish Naval forces Admiral Ercument Tatiloglu at a special investiture ceremony held here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr. The president adorned the Turkish Naval Commander with the prestigious award in recognition of his valuable contribution to strengthening the defence relations between… Continue reading President Alvi confers Nishan-e-Imtiaz (M) on Commander Turkish Navy

Alvi mourns loss of precious lives in helicopter crash

ISLAMABAD, Sep 4 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of precious lives in a helicopter crash in Gwadar. He condoled the martyrdom of Pak Navy officers and Jawans in the helicopter crash, and prayed for elevation of ranks of their souls in paradise. He also paid tribute to the… Continue reading Alvi mourns loss of precious lives in helicopter crash

President approves reconstitution of National Economic Council

ISLAMABAD, Sep 1 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday approved reconstitution of the National Economic Council (NEC)-a constitutional entity responsible for evaluating the country’s economic condition and devising strategies to promote equitable development and regional balance. The president approved the reconstitution of the 13-member body by exercising Article 156 of the Constitution. The Council would… Continue reading President approves reconstitution of National Economic Council

Alvi strongly condemns suicide attack on military convoy in Jani Khel

ISLAMABAD, Sep 1 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday strongly condemned the suicide attack on a military convoy in Jani Khel area of Bannu district. Expressing deep sorrow and grief over the loss of precious lives in the attack, the president reiterated the national resolve to completely eradicate the menace of terrorism in the country.… Continue reading Alvi strongly condemns suicide attack on military convoy in Jani Khel

President felicitates Arshad Nadeem on winning silver at World Athletics Championship

ISLAMABAD, Aug 28 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday congratulated Arshad Nadeem on winning silver medal for Pakistan in javelin throw at World Athletics Championship. “First Pakistani to win a medal at this event. Threw 87.82m, only 0.35m less than gold medalist Neeraj Chopra of India. Qualified for 2024 Paris Olympics. Proud of you,” the… Continue reading President felicitates Arshad Nadeem on winning silver at World Athletics Championship

President invites CEC to fix date for general elections

ISLAMABAD, Aug 23 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday invited Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja for a meeting by Thursday to fix an appropriate date for the general elections. Dr Arif Alvi, in a letter to the Chief Election Commissioner, said since the National Assembly was dissolved on August 9, 2023, therefore under Article… Continue reading President invites CEC to fix date for general elections

President approves Emigration (Amendment) Bill, 2023

ISLAMABAD, Aug 8 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday accorded approval to the Emigration (Amendment) Bill, 2023. The president approved the bill in exercise of the powers conferred on him under Article 75 of the Constitution, a press release issued by the President House Press Wing said.

President approves National Logistic Corporation Bill, 2023

ISLAMABAD, Aug 7 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday gave his assent to National Logistic Corporation Bill, 2023. The bill is aimed at establishing National Logistic Corporation, the President House press wing said. The president approved the bill in exercise of the powers conferred on him under Article 75 of the Constitution.

President condoles with families of soldiers martyred in Sui terrorist attack

ISLAMABAD, Jul 27 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday condoled with the family members of the Pakistan Army soldiers who embraced martyrdom in a terrorist attack in Sui, Balochistan on July 13. He called via telephone, the family members of those martyred and paid tribute to the martyrs for sacrificing their lives for the sake… Continue reading President condoles with families of soldiers martyred in Sui terrorist attack

President urges bureaucracy to promote good governance in public departments

ISLAMABAD, Jul 19 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday urged the government officers to play their role in promotion of good governance in all public departments of the country. He said besides improving service delivery, the bureaucracy should also work for the country’s development and welfare of the people with sincerity and hard work. He… Continue reading President urges bureaucracy to promote good governance in public departments

Overseas Pakistanis playing key role in socio-economic development of country: Alvi

ISLAMABAD, Jul 14 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday said the overseas Pakistanis were playing important role in socio-economic development of the country. In a meeting with the delegation of Overseas Pakistanis led by Dr Nasr Shahid here at Aiwan-e-Sadr, the president said the overseas Pakistanis were working to promote the better image of their… Continue reading Overseas Pakistanis playing key role in socio-economic development of country: Alvi

President asks bank to refund lost amount, apologize to fraud victim

ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi has rejected a representation filed by Bank Alfalah Ltd (BAFL) against the decision of Banking Mohtasib directing it to send an apology to a customer for enabling online transaction/payment system on his credit card without his consent and neglecting his timely complaint about a disputed transaction. He said… Continue reading President asks bank to refund lost amount, apologize to fraud victim

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