President Alvi felicitates people on participation in elections

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi congratulated people on participation in elections and said he must congratulate the people of Pakistan specially the women for coming out in huge numbers, withstanding all pressures and standing up for democracy.

“Come rise my people, unite, put everything together, repair and build. The world awaits you,” he said in a statement that he posted on the social media platform “X” on Sunday.

President Dr Arif Alvi took a social media platform “X” and stated that the youth deserve a special mention, and he praises them for having decided to take charge of the country by participating peacefully in the voting process. “They have put their faith in democracy” he stated. He said this belief is very precious, it will write history and must be recognized.

President Alvi stated that a true mandate is essential to come out of the severe financial crunch, to make difficult decisions, to repair, and to heal the bitterness of the past. He said we must celebrate this effervescent new focus and show it to the outside world. “My confidence in our brilliant future has been strengthened as the people have not only spoken but have shouted out their will.”

President Alvi said nothing can crystallise unless this huge mandate of my citizens is respected and recognized.”

The president further said that politicians, their parties, and our institutions must embrace this God sent opportunity. “Allah is definitely very gracious to Pakistan,” he said.