ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s President, Dr. Arif Alvi, emphasized the importance of providing all mainstream political parties with the opportunity to participate in the upcoming general elections. He underscored that democracy loses its meaning if people cannot choose their leaders freely.
These remarks were made during a meeting with former federal minister and Senator, Muhammad Ali Durrani, at the Aiwan-e-Sadr.
President Alvi stressed that the forthcoming general elections should be characterized by fairness, transparency, and inclusivity. He emphasized the need to grant equal opportunities to all political parties and their leadership, as this is vital for strengthening democracy in the country.
صدر مملکت ڈاکٹر عارف علوی سے سابق وفاقی وزیر اور سینیٹر محمد علی درانی کی ملاقات۔ pic.twitter.com/qEmfjZCtS0
— The President of Pakistan (@PresOfPakistan) October 10, 2023
The President also highlighted the necessity for unity among political, institutional, and stakeholder groups in Pakistan to address various challenges, including economic issues. He called for a shift from bitterness to cooperation and forgiveness, noting that difficult decisions require the support and participation of the people.
صدرمملکت ڈاکٹرعارف علوی سےسابق وفاقی وزیر اورسینیٹر محمد علی درانی کی ملاقات
آئندہ عام انتخابات آزادانہ،منصفانہ،شفاف اورجامع ہونےچاہئیں، صدر مملکت
ملک میں جمہوریت کی مضبوطی کیلئےتمام سیاسی جماعتوں اوراُن کی قیادت کوانتخابی عمل میں حصہ لینےکےیکساں مواقع فراہم کیےجائیں، صدرمملکت pic.twitter.com/Gx2fFn4T9t
— The President of Pakistan (@PresOfPakistan) October 10, 2023
Level-Playing Field in General Elections for Better Democracy
President Alvi expressed his belief that the upcoming general elections provide an excellent opportunity to infuse vitality into the country’s efforts to rebuild and progress.
Furthermore, he commended the statements from political leaders across the spectrum advocating for a level playing field, recognizing that inclusivity is at the core of democracy.
