President urges govts, civil society for rescue, relief of flood-hit people

ISLAMABAD, Jul 28 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday urged the provincial governments and organisations from public and private sectors to make all possible efforts for rescue and relief to people hit by flash floods and torrential rains in various parts of the country. The president, in a tweet, said that the torrential rains… Continue reading President urges govts, civil society for rescue, relief of flood-hit people

Strict adherence to SOPs on Eid a must to contain COVID spread: President

ISLAMABAD, May 12 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi while calling for strict adherence to anti-COVID SOPs, advised the countrymen not to shake hands and embrace each other during Eid days to avert massive outbreak of pandemic. The president, in his message to the nation on Eid-ul-Fitr to be observed on Thursday, said the anti-COVID precautions… Continue reading Strict adherence to SOPs on Eid a must to contain COVID spread: President

President, PM extend condolences over death of journalist Zia Shahid

ISLAMABAD, April 13 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday expressed sorrow over the death of Zia Shahid, journalist and Editor-in-Chief of Khabarain News Group. In their separate messages, the president and the prime minister extended condolences to the family of Zia Shahid. President Alvi and Prime Minsiter Khan said… Continue reading President, PM extend condolences over death of journalist Zia Shahid

China, Pakistan should strengthen Science & Technology innovation cooperation: Di Yuna

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BEIJING, March 6 (APP): The technical training carried out by Chinese enterprises in Pakistan, the cooperative research and development with local institutions and the employment of local people have not only created many jobs for Pakistan, but also enhanced Pakistan’s independent innovation capability and realized the cooperation mode of joint innovation, joint participation and shared… Continue reading China, Pakistan should strengthen Science & Technology innovation cooperation: Di Yuna

‘Good work Pakistan’: President on first T20 win

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 11 (APP): As Pakistan beat South Africa in the first T20 match, President Dr Arif Alvi appreciated the Green Shirts for exhibiting a good game. “Good work Pakistan. Green Shirts you win in a good contest,” he said on Twitter following a thrilling match played at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. Good work Pakistan. Green… Continue reading ‘Good work Pakistan’: President on first T20 win

President urges world to learn from Pak-China friendship for peace, cooperation

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 11 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi Thursday while urging the world to learn from Pak-China friendship, asked the countries to move firmly towards free trade and pursue high goals of durable peace. “And the world can learn from Pakistan and China’s friendship,” he remarked talking to Dost FM98 radio channel. The president, in… Continue reading President urges world to learn from Pak-China friendship for peace, cooperation

GB’s mainstreaming in education, health sectors on cards: President

APP68-110221 ISLAMABAD: February 11 - President Dr Arif Alvi addressing to a delegation of newly elected members of Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly at Aiwan-e-Sadr. APP

ISLAMABAD, Feb 11 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday said efforts were afoot to mainstream Gilgit Baltistan in diverse areas particularly education, health and information technology so as to ensure its economic prosperity. In a meeting with newly-elected members of Gilgit Baltistan Assembly here at Aiwan-e-Sadr, the President said effective and sustainable steps would… Continue reading GB’s mainstreaming in education, health sectors on cards: President

President briefed about steps taken for population welfare in KP

APP44-060221 PESHAWAR: February 08 - President Dr Arif Alvi being briefed by Provincial Minister and ACS, KP regarding population welfare measures, at Governor House. APP

PESHAWAR, Feb 08 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday said the collaboration of health and population welfare departments was vital for promoting family planning and maternal health as the growing population was likely to adversely affect the economy, environment, health, education and quality of the people’s lives. The president made these remarks during a… Continue reading President briefed about steps taken for population welfare in KP

Bibliophile President Alvi shares best reads of 2020

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 31 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi Sunday while sharing his best 10 reads of 2020, called for promotion of book reading culture in the country. The president, in a video message, advised the people particularly the youth to develop the habit of book reading to enhance their exposure and help suppress the biases.… Continue reading Bibliophile President Alvi shares best reads of 2020

President for strong Pak-Mexico ties in trade, education

ISLAMABAD, Jan 15 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday said Pakistan wanted to further expand cooperation with Mexico in fields including trade, investment, culture, tourism and education. Talking to Pakistan’s ambassador-designate to Mexico Dr Aman Rashid here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, the President said Pakistan attached great importance to its relations with Mexico. President Alvi… Continue reading President for strong Pak-Mexico ties in trade, education

Govt. committed to ensure religious freedom of all minorities: President

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 23 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi Wednesday said that all minorities in Pakistan enjoyed complete religious freedom and equal rights and the government was committed to ensure all steps in this regard. Addressing a Christmas function at Aiwan e Sadr, the president said Islamic teachings and Constitution of Pakistan had guaranteed the religious… Continue reading Govt. committed to ensure religious freedom of all minorities: President

True implementation of pro-women laws a must for rights protection, inclusive society: President

ISLAMABAD, Dec 23 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi Wednesday, while calling for women empowerment through inclusive social and economic policies, emphasized true implementation of pro-women laws by doing away with the cultural taboos. Addressing the Brainstorming Session on Gender-Based Discrepancies and Promotion of Legal, Economic and Social Empowerment of Women hosted by the Aiwan-s-Sadr here,… Continue reading True implementation of pro-women laws a must for rights protection, inclusive society: President

President signs reference seeking SC opinion on holding of Senate election through open ballot

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 23 (APP): President Dr. Arif Alvi on Wednesday approved the proposal of Prime Minister Imran Khan for sending a reference to the Supreme Court of Pakistan under Article 186 of the Constitution. The President, who also signed the reference, has sought the Apex Court’s opinion regarding the holding of Senate election – a… Continue reading President signs reference seeking SC opinion on holding of Senate election through open ballot

India falling into pits of extremism, polarization Pakistan has come out: President

ISLAMABAD: December 16 - President Dr. Arif Alvi addressing a seminar on "Understanding Hindutva Mindset & Indian Hegemonic Aspirations" at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI). APP

ISLAMABAD, Dec 16 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi Wednesday said by pursuing Hindutva ideology and marginalizing the minorities, India was creating an exploitative society and falling into pits of extremism and polarization Pakistan had come out from. “India is on very dangerous course. They have left secular proclamations aside. We recognize India as a developing… Continue reading India falling into pits of extremism, polarization Pakistan has come out: President

President Alvi makes positive assessment on CPEC cooperation: Chinese Foreign Ministry

BEIJING, Dec 16 (APP): President Dr. Arif Alvi has made a positive assessment on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) cooperation which has advanced despite the Covid-19 pandemic and the Chinese side fully agrees with him. “The Chinese side fully agrees with the positive assessment made by President Dr. Arif Alvi on the CPEC cooperation,” Chinese… Continue reading President Alvi makes positive assessment on CPEC cooperation: Chinese Foreign Ministry

RSS Hindutva ideology leading to consistent decay in India: President

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 15 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi Tuesday said that Indian society was actually falling apart due to the extremist ideology propagated by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) founders and frantically pursued by the Bharatiya Janata Party through its Hindutva policies. In an exclusive interview with the South Asian Strategic Stability Institute (SASSI), a renowned… Continue reading RSS Hindutva ideology leading to consistent decay in India: President

Pakistan desires to strengthen bilateral ties with Egypt: President Alvi

ISLAMABAD: November 30 - Pakistan's ambassador-designate to Egypt Sajid Bilal called on President Dr. Arif Alvi at Aiwan-e-Sadr. APP

ISLAMABAD, Nov 30 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday said Pakistan attached great significance to its ties with Egypt and desired to further promote and diversify bilateral cooperation in all areas of mutual interests. The President said both countries enjoyed close relations which needed to be further strengthened in the areas of trade, cultural… Continue reading Pakistan desires to strengthen bilateral ties with Egypt: President Alvi

President underlines need for enhancing educational standards through virtual education

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KARACHI, Nov 28 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi Saturday said that coronavirus pandemic had unfolded the importance of online education in Pakistan, therefore, the universities have golden opportunity to enhance their educational standards through virtual education. He expressed these views while meeting with a delegation of civil society, headed by Haji Hanif Tayyab. He was… Continue reading President underlines need for enhancing educational standards through virtual education

President stresses women involvement in development process

LAHORE: November 17 - President Dr. Arif Alvi addressing during 3rd Convocation of the Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design (PIFD) at PIFD. APP photo by Mustafa Lashari

LAHORE, Nov 17 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday underlined the need for necessary measures to ensure women involvement in the development process so as to make them functional part of society. Addressing the 3rd convocation of Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design (PIFD) here, he said that since we have our own values,… Continue reading President stresses women involvement in development process

All aspects must be taken into account while dealing with population growth issue: Dr Alvi

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LAHORE, Nov 16 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi said that it was highly important to identify needs as well as resources to achieve desired goals in any field. He said this while presiding over a meeting of Population Welfare at Governor’s House here on Monday. President Alvi said that ulema should be engaged to create… Continue reading All aspects must be taken into account while dealing with population growth issue: Dr Alvi

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