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  Pakistan President Zardari threatens ruling govt, says 'we know how to form and dismantle govts'

  World | July 12, 2024 10:30 IST

  The verbal threat by President Asif Ali Zardari came after Pakistan's government said it would continue to seek IMF loans, which he opposed. His party leaders have also expressed unhappiness with the lack of cooperation from provincial and federal governments.

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  Pakistan: President Asif Ali Zardari decides to forgo salary amid economic problems

  World | March 13, 2024 13:08 IST

  Zardari's decision to forgo his salary while he was in office was to encourage prudent financial management in the country, said his Secretariat in a statement. In a similar move, newly sworn-in Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also decided against drawing a salary while in office.

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  Pakistan President Asif Zardari's daughter Aseefa to become First Lady I KNOW WHY

  World | March 11, 2024 11:39 IST

  After the official declaration, Asifa Bhutto Zardari will be given the protocol and privileges befitting the First Lady. This decision is particularly noteworthy as Asifa Bhutto is set to become the first daughter of a president to hold the title of First Lady.

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  Asif Ali Zardari, who spent 11 years in jail on graft charges, sworn in as Pakistan's 14th President

  World | March 10, 2024 17:10 IST

  Zardari will replace Dr Arif Alvi, who stayed in office for five more months despite completing his five-year term in September 2023.

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  Pakistan to release schedule for presidential polls on March 1, Zardari poised to win

  World | February 27, 2024 23:00 IST

  The six-party alliance set to form a coalition government under Shehbaz Sharif selected former President Asif Ali Zardari as its consensus candidate for the top post. Zardari served as Pakistan's president from September 2008 to 2013.

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  Pakistan’s set to hold President’s election by March 9 I Know procedure of Presidential polls

  World | February 25, 2024 16:03 IST

  Since the general elections were held on February 8, the presidential election is required to be conducted by March 9, just two days before the retirement of half of the 100-member Senate.

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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'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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  Twitter sends notice to Pakistan President Arif Alvi over Kashmir post

  World | August 26, 2019 16:37 IST

  Mazari shared a screenshot of an email received by Alvi from Twitter, in which the company said it had received a complaint against his account regarding a tweet highlighting India's "violations in occupied Kashmir".

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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 presidential election to be held on September 4

  World | August 16, 2018 13:57 IST

  According to the schedule issued by the Election Commission, nomination papers for the presidential polls can be filed with the presiding officers in Islamabad and the four provinces by August 27.

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  Pakistan President rejects three mercy pleas

  World | January 06, 2015 6:56 IST

  Islamabad: Pakistan President Mamnoon Hussain on Monday rejected pardon pleas of three death row inmates, media reported.According to details, the death warrants of three inmates had already been issued and, after the rejection of their

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  Terrorist don't deserve any concession: Pak President

  World | December 21, 2014 8:22 IST

  Islamabad: Pakistan President Mamnoon Hussain yesterday said the terrorists have crossed all limits and don't deserve any leniency, days after a deadly Taliban terror attack in Peshawar killed 148 people, mostly children.Hussain said the entire

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  Pakistan President to attend swearing-in ceremony of his new Afghan counterpart

  World | September 29, 2014 9:55 IST

  Islamabad: Pakistani President Mamnoon Hussain would be visiting Kabul on Monday to attend the swearing- in ceremony for the new Afghanistan President, the Foreign Ministry said."The President's participation in the inauguration ceremony underscores Pakistan's consistent

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  I have more acceptability in Pak than pseudo-seculars: Shotgun

  Politics | April 17, 2014 16:21 IST

  Patna: Dismissing Muslim minority's aversion for the BJP in the country, actor-turned-politician Shatrughan Sinha today said he has much larger acceptability in Pakistan and other Islamic countries than many of the “pseudo-seculars”.“I have seen enthusiasm

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  Zardari summons parliament session Monday

  World | January 18, 2013 12:55 IST

  Islamabad, Jan 18: President Asif Ali Zardari has summoned a National Assembly session Monday afternoon, Geo News reported.The president summoned a session of the lower of Pakistan's parliament on the advice of Prime Minister Raja

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  Zadari rules out operation against Qadri, terror attacks feared

  World | January 17, 2013 9:22 IST

  Islamabad, Jan 17: Embattled Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has ruled out any operation against people taking part in Dr Tahirul Qadri's sit-in on Constitution Avenue in Islamabad, amidst fears that terrorists may sneak in

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  Warrant for Musharraf valid till his arrest, Pak tells Interpol

  World | May 22, 2012 16:14 IST

  Islamabad, May 22: An arrest warrant issued for former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf by an anti-terrorism court in connection with the Benazir Bhutto assassination case will remain valid till its compliance, the Interpol has been