Pakistanis have always seemed fascinated with parliament’s choice for the country’s President. This time the case is no different! The newly elected President of Pakistan Dr. Arif Alvi is expected to spend 5 years under a microscope because that’s how the nation rolls. With innumerable memes and jokes awaiting his term (because internet!), let’s have a look at the interesting facts that make President Arif Alvi sound like your old man!
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1. He’s A Nerd!
There’s no dad on planet Earth who isn’t passionate about some nerdy stuff; whether it has to do with science, comics, literature, space or the crashing economy. Checking this one on the list, do you know that Arif Alvi is a dentist by profession and hence, a doctor!
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His twitter timeline also shows he is well read on topics as important but neglected as environmental security, water wastage and other science stuff.
Excellent Idea. Just like #بیج_والی_پنسل it can be a resounding success https://t.co/uHUiFhs1Sn
— Dr. Arif Alvi (@ArifAlvi) August 16, 2018
100 billion items of clothing are made annually & 50% of fast fashion pieces r disposed of within a year. One rubbish truck of textiles is thrown away every second. Little wonder then, that fashion has been dubbed incredibly wasteful. So buy and wear,dont discard until it is torn https://t.co/rzk9TAhb8F
— Dr. Arif Alvi (@ArifAlvi) August 18, 2018
How Pakistan wastes its water. Good article in DAWN by Shanaz Ramzi and @SyedMAbubakar https://t.co/wE2ezCPMGI
— Dr. Arif Alvi (@ArifAlvi) August 26, 2018
2. A Hard Worker!
We all have heard our fathers endlessly narrating their stories of struggle and how far they have come in life through dedication and hard work. Well, Arif Alvi makes up for one of these cases! The guy literally started his political career as a polling agent which is basically a grass root level and has worked himself to the top! His is a story of perseverance, diligence and untiring labor that has taken him from a meager party worker to the President of Pakistan.
3. Takes A Stand On Important Issues!
Recently, following the tragic suicide of a Pakistani model Anam Tonoli, Dr. Arif Alvi took to Twitter to express the significance of mental health and proposed the idea of setting up a 24/7 helpline for support. More than just a tweet, his stand on the unfateful event shows his sensitivity towards the issues that are usually brushed under the carpet.
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Reminds us of all the times our dads stood their ground and looked for the solutions of the problems that seemed unimportant to the world!
Model Anam Tanoli ‘commits suicide’ in Lahore https://t.co/l26rWdwSoE… Millions of people specially women under different socio-economic pressures face depression & some commit suicide. Psychiatric help should be readily available including a 24/7 helpline.
— Dr. Arif Alvi (@ArifAlvi) September 2, 2018
4. A Foodie At Heart!
You can easily spot Arif Alvi in eateries with his family or friends. Expensive restaurants or dhabbas, Dr. Arif Alvi never misses the chance to experience good food, reason why every other day we see new pictures of him enjoying his meal, posted by his fans!
نامزد صدر پاکستان ڈپٹی سپکر اور ایم این ایک عام لوگوں کی طرح ایک ہوٹل میں دیکھ کر بہت خوشی ہوئی
ہم سب کا پاکستان 🇵🇰 ❤
یہی ہے ایک نیا پاکستان 🇵🇰 😍 pic.twitter.com/zRYTXejHGK— Shoaib Ahmad (@shoaibahmadsh) August 31, 2018
And the best part, like every other desi dad, Arif saab also prefers roadside food stalls over anything else!
Absolutely True. The best Desi food is available only at dhabas or such wayside restaurants or food streets. What a pleasure. https://t.co/czOsLoYuwq
— Dr. Arif Alvi (@ArifAlvi) September 2, 2018
5. Understands The Importance Of Human Contact
To his credit, Pakistan’s new President Arif Alvi is quite tech-savvy! That being said, he also understands the significance of human interaction and doesn’t want to miss out on the experience; just like our dads who go without looking at their phones for hours when with friends or family.
Inshallah I intend to continue to use Twitter and other means of social contact. But do remember my friend Twitteratis, Texters & Whatsappers, that there is a world out there, of physical and verbal social interaction that I don't want to miss out on https://t.co/J4c1lXn2I8
— Dr. Arif Alvi (@ArifAlvi) August 31, 2018
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