Tag: President Dr Arif Alvi
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President Alvi approves mini-budget amidst concerns of pushing Pakistanis into deeper poverty
President Dr Arif Alvi has given his approval for the Finance (Supplementary) Bill 2023, also known as the mini-budget, under Article 75 of the Constitution, which requires the president to assent to a bill presented to him within 10 days. National Assembly had passed the Rs170 billion mini-budget with some modifications, which will have an…
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TV channels will be required to air news with sign language interpreters
President Dr Arif Alvi has signed the Access to the Media (Deaf) Persons Act, 2022 into law, under which all private and state-run broadcasters will be required to air news bulletins with sign language interpreters. The act will fully come into force six months after the commencement of the bill. Once enforced, the government shall…
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President Alvi to discuss ‘game of audio and videos leaks’ with COAS Munir
President Dr Arif Alvi has said that he had made it a point to discuss the “game of audio and videos leaks” with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir. “I am surprised why this is going on. It should not continue in any sense of morality,” said Dr Alvi during a wide-ranging conversation…
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What is new army chief Asim Munir like? This is what Twitter has to say
Lieutenant General (Lt Gen) Asim Munir has been officially appointed as the new Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of Pakistan after President Dr Arif Alvi signed the summary on Thursday evening. Following the development, the new army chief separately met Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif and President Alvi. Lt- Gen Munir entered the service…
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PM Shehbaz, President wish nation on the occasion of Eid-Milad-ul-Nabi
The birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is being celebrated today with religious devotion. On the occasion of Eid-Milad-ul-Nabi, different political leaders have offered warm wishes to the nation. Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif congratulated the nation through his official Twitter handle. In his message, PM Shehbaz said: “Allah sent our last Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)…
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Early appointment of new army chief is not a bad idea, says President Alvi
President Dr Arif Alvi was asked about an early appointment of the next army chief, which is due this November, in a meeting with journalists today. “It’s not such a bad idea,” Alvi said in response. According to reports, President Alvi said that this matter can be resolved through dialogue. President Alvi said that it…
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President plays popular game Wordle, shares score on Twitter, deletes later
President of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi shared his score in the popular game Wordle on Twitter but seems like he got some backlash for it. He tweeted today (February 3), deleted it hours later. President’s son Awab Ali in a tweet wrote, “I know he enjoys puzzles – so it was definitely something he would…
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‘Poor judgment’, President Alvi reacts to promoting own family business
President Dr Arif Alvi has regretted the choice of the place where his son Dr Awab Alvi signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bringing Smiles Unites States of America (USA) signatory ceremony. The MoU was signed at the Governor’s House. Taking to Twitter Alvi said, “For the signing ceremony of an MOU between Dr…
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‘That’s the spirit’: President Alvi praises Mohammad Rizwan for his performance despite bad health
President of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi has praised Mohammad Rizwan for his outclass performance in the semi-final against Australia despite the fact that he was was not well and admitted in hospital for two days before the match. Taking to Twitter, President Alvi wrote: “That’s the spirit. This is symbolic of the emerging ‘Brand Pakistan’.…
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Govt negotiating with Saad Rizvi to end banned TLP’s protest
In a press release by Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), it is reported that the government is negotiating with the banned outfit head Saad Hussain Rizvi. The government delegation includes Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan Asad Qaiser, and Member of National Assembly (MNA) Ali Muhammad Khan.…