ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday was given a farewell guard of honour by a smartly turned-out contingent of Pakistan Army, local media reported.
The ceremony of guard of honour was held at Aiwan-e-Sadr, Islamabad. President Dr Arif Alvi will leave the charge of his office on March 9 following election of a new President of the country. The election of the 14th president of the South Asian nation will be held on Saturday.
Pakistan: Arif Alvi Presented Farewell Guard of Honour
Pakistan’s former president Asif Ali Zardari and Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PKMAP) Mahmood Khan Achakzai are candidates for the slot of the President of Pakistan. Members of the provincial assemblies, National Assembly and Senate will vote in the presidential polls.
Under the Constitution of Pakistan, the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) will be the returning officer for the election of the president. Polling in the national and provincial assemblies will be conducted from 10 am to 4 pm.
The election of the president is conducted through an electoral college. The voters are needed to bring the identity cards of the national and provincial assemblies and the Senate.
