Imran Khan’s call has been successful, Arif Alvi
Arif Alvi says that the time for negotiations is over.
Former President of Pakistan and Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Arif Alvi has said that Imran Khan’s call has been successful.
While talking to the media in Peshawar, he said that PTI workers are being prevented from coming from Punjab, the oppressive government is trying to stop us in every possible way.
Arif Alvi said that the time for negotiations is over, the world is raising questions about what these people are doing to their country.
He said that the country and the judiciary must be liberated, Imran Khan did not make a deal, I am ready to give my life for him.
Who is Arif Alvi?
Arif Alvi is a Pakistani politician and dentist who served as the 13th President of Pakistan from September 9, 2018, to September 8, 2023.
He is a senior member and co-founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the political party led by Imran Khan. Alvi played a prominent role in shaping PTI’s policies and is considered one of its ideologues.
Early Life and Education
- Born: July 29, 1949, in Karachi, Pakistan.
- Education: Alvi studied dentistry and earned his degree from De’Montmorency College of Dentistry in Lahore. He later pursued further education in orthodontics in the United States and prosthodontics in the United Kingdom.
Political Career
Arif Alvi began his political journey with the Jamaat-e-Islami during his student years but later joined PTI in 1996 as one of its founding members.
- He served as PTI’s Secretary-General from 2006 to 2013 and was a key strategist for the party.
- Alvi was elected to the National Assembly of Pakistan from Karachi (NA-250) in the 2013 general elections and was re-elected in 2018 from Karachi’s NA-247 constituency.
Presidency
- Alvi was elected President of Pakistan in 2018, succeeding Mamnoon Hussain.
- As President, he largely fulfilled ceremonial and constitutional roles. However, he occasionally voiced his opinions on issues such as digital transformation, health, and education.
- His tenure saw significant political upheaval, particularly with the ousting of Imran Khan’s government in 2022. Critics and observers noted his close alignment with PTI policies.
Legacy
Arif Alvi is known for his soft-spoken demeanor, focus on public welfare, and advocacy for technological advancement in Pakistan. He remains an influential figure in Pakistani politics, especially within PTI circles.