Timely elections to improve country’s political, economic situation: President

Islamabad: President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday said that there would be no delay in elections and timely elections would pave the way for improving the political and economic situation of the country.

He was talking to a delegation of the Council of Pakistan Newspapers’ Editors led by its President Kazam Khan in Islamabad on Tuesday.

The President also emphasized the need for upholding the Constitution of Pakistan as our history had proven that delay in elections had caused harm to democracy.

He said he has been playing his role to reduce differences and promote reconciliation among the political parties. He stated that he is willing to meet any person or political party for the sake of the country. He remarked that he has also asked PTI leadership to negotiate with other political parties.

While talking about the prevailing economic situation of the country, the President said that he is of the firm opinion that Pakistan would not default, adding that better and effective financial management could help overcome the economic difficulties faced by the country.