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  Pakistan President Alvi to invite PTI chairman to form government, claims Gohar Khan

  World | February 11, 2024 7:07 IST

  Barrister Gohar Ali Khan of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) announced that President Alvi would invite the party to form a government following their reported majority in the National Assembly. Despite securing 100 seats officially, the PTI claims victory in 170 seats, with 133 needed for government formation.

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  Pakistan President Arif Alvi makes U-turn after proposing controversial solution on Palestine issue

  World | November 24, 2023 17:45 IST

  Alvi sent shockwaves through Pakistan after he told his Palestinian counterpart that a 'one-state solution' was the only way if Israel does not accept the established policy on the two-state solution. A Pakistani Senator demanded his resignation and the government distanced itself from the remark.

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  Pakistan President Arif Alvi triggers row after proposing 'one-state solution' for Palestine

  World | November 22, 2023 15:00 IST

  A press release dated November 10 referred to Alvi's conversation with his Palestinian counterpart, which was retracted within hours. Pakistan's caretaker government has distanced itself from the President's controversial remarks.

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  Pakistan general elections date changed, to take place on Feb 8 instead of Feb 11

  World | November 02, 2023 22:10 IST

  The new date for Pakistan's general elections was announced after a meeting between President Arif Alvi and election commission officials after a poll body lawyer told Apex court that polling would be held on February 11.

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  In historic first, Pakistan to get interim President along with caretaker PM as Alvi set to resign

  World | September 05, 2023 13:32 IST

  The interim President will be restricted to a limited role in important national affairs and will be asked to resign after the election schedule is announced.

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  Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar takes oath as Pakistan's 8th caretaker Prime Minister

  World | August 14, 2023 20:38 IST

  Pakistan President Arif Alvi administered the oath to Kakar at the Aiwan-i-Sadr, in Islamabad in the presence of many dignitaries including former PM Shehbaz Sharif.

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  Pakistan National Assembly dissolved: What to expect, election procedure, parties contesting I DEETS

  World | August 10, 2023 15:05 IST

  Although the National Assembly was dissolved as per the constitution, a statement from President Arif Alvi’s office said that he acted upon the instructions from outgoing Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. It was dissolved three days prior to the completion five-year term.

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  Pakistan President assents premature dissolution of Parliament; paves path for polls, interim govt

  World | August 10, 2023 9:30 IST

  "The president dissolved the National Assembly on the advice of the prime minister under Article 58-1 of the Constitution," read an official statement issued by the President's Office.

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  Pakistan: PM Shehbaz Sharif to write to President Arif Alvi for dissolution of National Assembly

  World | August 09, 2023 17:39 IST

  "After completing our [coalition govt's] tenure, I will write to the president of Pakistan to dissolve the assembly," said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Tuesday.

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  Funny Imran Khan memes go viral as Pakistan’s political drama soars high, netizens have a field day

  Trending | April 05, 2022 10:09 IST

  The political crisis in Pakistan has stirred things up on the internet. Even though the concerned parties, especially, India, China and the US, are observing things closely, many on social media are sharing memes about Imran Khan.

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  Pakistan's economy heading in right direction: President Arif Alvi

  World | September 02, 2021 14:26 IST

  "Business community played a significant role in the economic development of Pakistan and a number of steps have been taken to facilitate them, particularly during Covid," the Prez said.

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  Pakistan President Arif Alvi, Defence Minister Pervez Khattak test positive for COVID-19

  World | March 29, 2021 23:29 IST

  Pakistan President Dr Arif Alvi and Defence Minister Pervez Khattak have tested positive for COVID-19, it emerged on Monday, nearly a week after Prime Minister Imran Khan had contracted the disease.

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  Congress leader Shatrughan Sinha denies he endorsed Pak Prez Alvi's concerns over Kashmir

  Politics | February 23, 2020 19:19 IST

  Sinha, 74, who was on a "personal" visit to Pakistan to attend a wedding there, met President Alvi after receiving a "surprise" invitation from him at the Governor's House in Lahore on Saturday

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  Two held in Hindu girl student's death in Sindh

  World | September 19, 2019 18:28 IST

  According to reports in the Pakistani media, both suspects are Kumari's classmates. 

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  Pakistan's highest civil honour conferred on Emir of Qatar

  World | June 23, 2019 15:39 IST

  The Qatari emir On Saturday held talks with President Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan and discussed bilateral relations.

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  Arif Alvi sworn in as 13th President of Pakistan

  World | September 09, 2018 14:23 IST

  A dentist by profession, 69-year-old Alvi is one of the founding members of PTI.

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  Pakistan President Arif Alvi’s father was dentist to Jawaharlal Nehru

  World | September 05, 2018 13:52 IST

  A close ally of Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, 69-year-old Alvi was elected as the new president of the country on Tuesday. 

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  Pakistan's newly elected President Dr Arif Alvi's Indian connection | SEE DETAILS INSIDE

  World | September 04, 2018 23:55 IST

  Dr Alvi shares an interesting connection with India. His father was a dentist to India's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru.

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  Pakistan: Ruling PTI's Arif Alvi wins presidential elections

  World | September 04, 2018 19:08 IST

  Alvi was the candidate of the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf in these elections. He was one of the founding members of Prime Minister Imran Khan's party.

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  Imran returns to negotiating table; party lawmakers resign

  World | August 22, 2014 21:30 IST

  Islamabad: In a two-pronged strategy, 34 lawmakers of Imran Khan's party today resigned to step up pressure on the Nawaz Sharif government but followed up with an offer to resume talks after the failed first