ISLAMABAD, May 6 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi Thursday approved a summary for appointment of 13 judges of Lahore High Court, on the advice of the prime minister. Also on the prime minister’s advice, the president approved the confirmation of two additional judges of Balochistan High Court, currently working on adhoc positions, a President House… Continue reading President okays appointment of LHC, confirmation of BHC judges
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President approves 90-day remission in jail terms on Eid
ISLAMABAD, May 6 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi Thursday approved remission in jail terms for the convicts on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. The president approved reduction of 90 days in the jail terms of those convicted for different crimes, according to a President House statement. However, the remission would not be applicable on those involved… Continue reading President approves 90-day remission in jail terms on Eid
President empowers session courts to hear rape cases
ISLAMABAD, May 6 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi Thursday empowered the session courts to hear the rape cases, under the Anti Rape (Investigation and Trial) Ordinance. According to the ordinance, the session courts would hear the rape cases till the formation of special courts. The president made the decision of empowering the session courts, after… Continue reading President empowers session courts to hear rape cases
President expresses concerns over increasing COVID-19 cases
ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi Saturday while expressing concerns over gradual spike in COVID-19 cases in the country, urged the people to stick to voluntary discipline and observe all standard operating procedures (SoPs). On his twitter handle, the president posted “Indicators are alarming. This Ummah was built on discipline, then reached out… Continue reading President expresses concerns over increasing COVID-19 cases
President Alvi appeals masses to adopt SOPs for curtailing 3rd wave of COVID
KARACHI, Apr 24 (APP): President Dr. Arif Alvi, on Saturday, appealed the masses to determinedly adopt precautionary measures to curtail the spread of COVID-19. He made these remarks while chairing a meeting held here at Sindh Governor House to deliberate upon the situation owing to third wave of Coronavirus and implementation of precautionary measures. Governor… Continue reading President Alvi appeals masses to adopt SOPs for curtailing 3rd wave of COVID
President for devising a master plan for renovation of National Museum
KARACHI, Apr 24 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Saturday directed to devise a comprehensive master plan for renovation and expansion of the National Museum of Pakistan, including setting up a digitization centre for preservation of historic documents and artifacts. The president, while chairing a follow-up meeting on the the National Museum and Awan-e-Nawaderat-e-Quaid-i-Azam (ANQA)… Continue reading President for devising a master plan for renovation of National Museum
President for modernizing dairy sector for more jobs, foreign exchange
ISLAMABAD, Apr 19 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi Monday emphasized that strengthening and developing the country’s dairy sector on modern was essential as it played an important role in national economic growth and development. Talking to a delegation of dairy industry, led by Syed Hasan Raza, which called on him here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, he… Continue reading President for modernizing dairy sector for more jobs, foreign exchange
Buddhist monks reach Pakistan on religious pilgrimage
LAHORE, Apr 19 (APP): A 14-member delegation comprising senior Buddhist monks from Sri Lanka arrived in the provincial metropolis on Monday to undertake a week-long religious pilgrimage to various Buddhist heritage sites in the country. The Buddhist monks started their journey with a visit TO the Lahore Museum which houses some of the finest remains… Continue reading Buddhist monks reach Pakistan on religious pilgrimage
President for swift registration of disabled persons; classification of disabilities
ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi Friday asked the stakeholders to expedite the process of registration of persons with disabilities (PWDs) as well as devise a mechanism to classify various disabilities. The president, while chairing a follow-up meeting on the registration of differently-abled people (DAPs), said it was imperative to streamline and expedite… Continue reading President for swift registration of disabled persons; classification of disabilities
No NRO to opposition in corruption cases: President Alvi
ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi Thursday said the government would not apply the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) in the corruption cases of opposition leaders as the people wanted the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to go after the corrupt elements. The president, in an interview with ARY News, said Prime Minister Imran Khan was… Continue reading No NRO to opposition in corruption cases: President Alvi
Economy strengthening with every passing day: President
LAHORE, Mar 7 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi Sunday said the economy was strengthening with every passing day because of a comprehensive policy of the government. He expressed these views while addressing a ceremony as a chief guest at the final polo match of Master Paints Jinnah Gold Cup 2021 tournament played at Jinnah Polo… Continue reading Economy strengthening with every passing day: President
Master Paints Jinnah Gold Cup 2021; Diamond Paints clinch title
LAHORE, Mar 07 (APP): Diamond Paints clinched the Master Paints Jinnah Gold Cup after defeating DS Polo/ASC 8-7 in the thrilling final played here at the Jinnah Polo and Country Club (JP&CC) ground on Sunday. President of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi graced the finals as chief guest and witnessed the thrilling encounter with keen interest… Continue reading Master Paints Jinnah Gold Cup 2021; Diamond Paints clinch title
Long, continuous struggle needed to purge country of corrupt mafia: President
LAHORE, Mar 6 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Saturday said a long and continuous struggle was needed to purge the country of the corrupt mafia, which had pushed it into poverty through loot and plunder. Since the state had a vital role in social reformation and development of the country, there was a need… Continue reading Long, continuous struggle needed to purge country of corrupt mafia: President
President for smart cities for improved governance
ISLAMABAD, Mar 1 (APP): President Dr. Arif Alvi on Monday stressed the transforming of existing cities into smart cities to improve the governance as well as well-being of the people. Chairing a meeting on Smart Cities Programme at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, the emphasized the need to deploy smart technologies in all cities of the country, ensuring… Continue reading President for smart cities for improved governance
President for removing disparity among different streams of education, ensuring implementation of SNC
ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday called for removing disparity among different streams of education in the country by ensuring implementation of Single National Curriculum (SNC). He said the focus of education system should be on character building, and promoting critical and creative thinking among students. The president stated this at… Continue reading President for removing disparity among different streams of education, ensuring implementation of SNC
President urges Japan to avail abundant business opportunities in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Feb 22 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi Monday while highlighting Pakistan’s investment potential, underscored that Japan could avail abundant business opportunities in Pakistan, especially in sectors like agriculture, automobile, information technology and textile. Talking to Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan Kuniori Matsuda, who called on him at Aiwan-e-Sadr here, the president said Pakistan attached… Continue reading President urges Japan to avail abundant business opportunities in Pakistan
Govt’s low-cost housing scheme to enormously benefit underprivileged community: President
ISLAMABAD, Feb 10 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday said the Prime Minister’s low-cost housing scheme would enormously benefit the underprivileged community of the country. The scheme would not only generate economic activities but would also provide houses to the low strata of society at affordable cost, he added. The President stated this at… Continue reading Govt’s low-cost housing scheme to enormously benefit underprivileged community: President
President for change of attitude towards unnecessary use, prescription of antibiotics
ISLAMABAD, Feb 10 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday called for introducing massive changes in the present practice of frequent use of anti-microbial agents in human, animal and environmental sectors. He said that the unnecessary use of antibiotics posed serious health challenges requiring the change of attitude by medical practitioners and society as a… Continue reading President for change of attitude towards unnecessary use, prescription of antibiotics
President orders FBR to recover Rs 14.421 mln in fake tax refund case
ISLAMABAD, Jan 29 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday rejected a representation, filed by Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) against the order of Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO), in a case of bogus tax refunds worth over Rs 14 million made to a fake Registered Person (RP). The President directed FBR to recover the amount… Continue reading President orders FBR to recover Rs 14.421 mln in fake tax refund case
Chinese defense chief’s South Asia tour to safeguard regional security: Global Times
BEIJING, Dec 2 (APP): Chinese State Councilor and Defense Minister Wei Fenghe’s visit to key neighbors – Pakistan and Nepal in the Southwest border were of practical meaning to safeguard regional security, according to observers. Wei met with Pakistani President Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan in Islamabad and discussed a wide range of… Continue reading Chinese defense chief’s South Asia tour to safeguard regional security: Global Times
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