Unjust application of laws can create distrust, polarization in society: President

ISLAMABAD, November 15 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday said that when the laws were not applied justly and objectively according to their true spirit, intent and purpose, it created distrust and polarization in society and stressed that it should be avoided. He said that all the pillars of the state, the parliament, judiciary,… Continue reading Unjust application of laws can create distrust, polarization in society: President

President for enhanced trade with Serbia

ISLAMABAD, Nov 15 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday urged the need to substantially enhance the volume of bilateral trade between Pakistan and Serbia and promote business and trade activities between the two countries to fully achieve the potential of trade and economic cooperation. The president expressed these views while talking to Pakistan’s Ambassador-designate… Continue reading President for enhanced trade with Serbia

Women must be taken along in development process: Dr. Arif Alvi

LAHORE, Nov 14 (APP): President Dr. Arif Alvi said on Monday that women should remain in the mainstream national development process and economic cycle of the country to double the development pace. He cited that Hazrat Khadija (RA) was a business woman; therefore it was not justified to confine the educated women to their homes… Continue reading Women must be taken along in development process: Dr. Arif Alvi

President sees mutually agreed date for general elections, a way to reduce political heat

LAHORE, Nov 12 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Saturday said that all stakeholders might sit together and decide upon a mutually agreed date for the next general elections which should be held in a free, fair and transparent manner. He hoped that it would help reduce the political temperature in the country. The president… Continue reading President sees mutually agreed date for general elections, a way to reduce political heat

President for financially sustainable, viable development projects

PESHAWAR, Nov 9 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday stressed upon the need to undertake financially sustainable and viable development projects, besides reducing pilferage in government departments’ expenditures to enhance efficiency and reduce the financial burden on governments. He said that better planning and implementation of development projects by the trained and qualified development… Continue reading President for financially sustainable, viable development projects

President grieved over martyrdom of Sindh policemen during hostages rescue operation

ISLAMABAD, Nov 7 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday expressed condolences over the martyrdom of policemen in an attack by the armed bandits in Ghotki district of Sindh on Sunday during an operation to rescue the hostages. The president paid rich tribute to the martyred policemen including, DSP Abdul Malik Bhutto, Inspector Abdul Malik… Continue reading President grieved over martyrdom of Sindh policemen during hostages rescue operation

President stresses avoiding use of digital media as tool of misinformation, propaganda

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 3 (APP): President Dr. Arif Alvi on Thursday stressed the need for preventing the use of digital platforms as tools of disinformation, misinformation and propaganda and instead using them for the society’s good. Addressing the participants of National Security and War Course (NSWC-23) at the National Defence University (NDU), the president mentioned the… Continue reading President stresses avoiding use of digital media as tool of misinformation, propaganda

Market-oriented research by varsities vital for solutions to indigenous problems: President

ISLAMABAD, Nov 3 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday called upon the universities and educational institutions of the country to conduct market-oriented research to provide indigenous solutions to indigenous problems being faced by the national economy.    The president, addressing the 17th Convocation of COMSATS University Islamabad, said that research and development would help in… Continue reading Market-oriented research by varsities vital for solutions to indigenous problems: President

President accords approval to three different bills

ISLAMABAD, Nov 01 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi has accorded his approval to three different bills earlier adopted by the parliament. The president approved these bills under Article 75 of the Constitution which became as the acts of parliament, President Secretariat Press Wing said in a press release on Tuesday. These bills included Trade Organizations… Continue reading President accords approval to three different bills

President stresses enhancing quantum of bilateral trade with Ireland

ISLAMABAD, Oct 31 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday underlined the need to bring a substantial increase to the quantum of bilateral trade between Pakistan and Ireland to realize the full potential of bilateral trade. Talking to Pakistan’s Ambassador-designate to Ireland Aisha Farooqui here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, the president said that there were immense… Continue reading President stresses enhancing quantum of bilateral trade with Ireland

President summons NA session on Nov 3

APP62-140922 ISLAMABAD: September 14 - Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervaiz Ashraf addressing the participants of closing Plenary Session of 3rd IPU Regional Seminar on SDGs for the Parliament of Asia-Pacific Group at Parliament House. APP

ISLAMABAD, Oct 31 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi has convened the session of the National Assembly on November 3 (Thursday), the President’s House said on Monday. The session will be held at 4 pm at the Parliament House. The president has summoned the National Assembly session in line with Article 54-1 of the Constitution.

Knowledge-based agriculture vital for overcoming environmental changes: Arif Alvi

FAISALABAD: October 27 - President of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi is inaugurating “Agri Innovation Center” at Natural Farms Faisalabad. APP

FAISALABAD, Oct 27 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi said on Thursday that knowledge-based agriculture is lifeline of Pakistan, which needs to be promoted to overcome environmental challenges, and address food needs, in addition to transforming the country from net food importer to net food exporting country. He was addressing the inaugural ceremony of “Natural Agri-Innovation Centre”,… Continue reading Knowledge-based agriculture vital for overcoming environmental changes: Arif Alvi

Higher education key to accelerated economic growth, development: President

ISLAMABAD, Oct 26: President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday said that higher education was of paramount importance for accelerated economic growth and development of the country. The president expressed these views while addressing the Members’ Convocation of the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants (ICMA), at the Aiwan-e-Sadr. While highlighting the importance of professional education,… Continue reading Higher education key to accelerated economic growth, development: President

Awareness, destigmatization of mental health vital to build a healthy society: President

ISLAMABAD, Oct 26 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday said that a well-integrated and effective awareness campaign about mental health and reducing the stigma against mental illnesses were essential for building a healthy society. The president, chairing a meeting on mental health at Aiwan-e-Sadr, said also emphasized the efforts to strengthen the existing infrastructure… Continue reading Awareness, destigmatization of mental health vital to build a healthy society: President

President launches commercial helicopter flight service in AJK to promote tourism

BAGH (AJK), Oct 25 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday launched the commercial helicopter flight operations of Kashmir Air in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) as part of an effort to promote tourism in the region. The president, addressing the launching ceremony of Kashmir Air, at Bagh, said the AJK was blessed with immense… Continue reading President launches commercial helicopter flight service in AJK to promote tourism

President for national strategy to meet conventional, cyber warfare challenges

ISLAMABAD, Oct 19 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday said amid the evolving global challenges, the way forward for Pakistan was to outline a national strategy securing the domains of both traditional and non-traditional security including cyber warfare.   Addressing the inaugural session of the Global Strategic Threat & Response (GSTAR) 2022 conference on… Continue reading President for national strategy to meet conventional, cyber warfare challenges

Investment on human capital inevitable for a successful, prosperous Pakistan: President

ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday said that the investment on human resource was inevitable to accomplish the forefathers’ vision for a successful and prosperous Pakistan, by exploiting the immense potential in the fields engineering and technology. The president, addressing the distribution ceremony of Pakistan Engineering Council’s Engineers’ Excellence Awards 2020… Continue reading Investment on human capital inevitable for a successful, prosperous Pakistan: President

President for early finalization of CEPA with UAE to increase exports

ISLAMABAD, Oct 17 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday urged the need for early finalization of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the United Arab Emirates to enable Pakistan to increase its exports. He said that Pakistan also needed to explore new avenues in economic diplomacy and investments with the UAE. The president… Continue reading President for early finalization of CEPA with UAE to increase exports

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