5 Facts About Pakistan’s President Arif Alvi That Will Remind You Of Your Dad!

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President Arif Alvi

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!

President Arif Alvi

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.

2. A Hard Worker!

President Arif Alvi

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!

 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!

And the best part, like every other desi dad, Arif saab also prefers roadside food stalls over anything else!

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.

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