Dr Arif Alvi will take oath as the 13 president of Pakistan today (Sunday) following the end of Mamnoon Hussain’s tenure on Saturday.
Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar will administer oath to the Dr Arif Alvi, who was elected 13th president of Pakistan during presidential polls on September 4. Apart from Prime Minister Imran Khan and Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa, political and military authorities will attend the oath-taking ceremony. Speaking at his farewell meeting with officers and staff of the President House a day earlier, Mamnoon said, “I left no stone unturned in fulfilling the responsibilities given to me by the people of Pakistan. The president further added, “During my tenure, I strictly remained within the constitutional limits and powers.” He also thanked his staff for their cooperation. Moreover, he advised his staff to pay special attention towards the education and training of their children for Pakistan’s better future and development of the society.
Published in Daily Times, September 9th 2018.
