Arif Alvi, born on July 29, 1949, is a Pakistani politician and dentist who has been serving as the President of Pakistan since September 9, 2018. A founding member of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), he has been a close aide to Prime Minister Imran Khan. Alvi earned his dental degree from De’Montmorency College of Dentistry and furthered his education in the United States. Before his presidency, he was a member of the National Assembly from 2013 to 2018. Known for his advocacy of health and education reforms, Alvi has played a significant role in Pakistan’s political landscape.
General Information About Famous Politician, Dentist Arif Alvi
Name
Arif Alvi
Profession
Politician, Dentist
Date of Birth
29 July 1949
Current Age
32 years, 7 months, 22 days
Husband
Samina Alvi
Nationality
Pakistani
Exploring Arif Alvi Personal Journey
Name
Arif Alvi
FullName
Arif ur Rehman Alvi
Nick Name
N/A
Height
5 Feet 11 Inch
Figure/Body Measurement
Chest: 34″ Waist: 30″ Biceps: 14″
Weight
80 Kg
Eye Color
Black
Hair Color
Salt & Pepper
Date of Birth
29 July 1949
Religion
Islam
Present Address
Karachi, Pakistan
Hometown
Karachi, Pakistan
Arif Alvi Education
School
Unknown
College
• De’Montmorency College of Dentistry, Lahore • The University of Michigan, US • The University of the Pacific, California, US
EducationalStatus
• Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the De’Montmorency College of Dentistry, Lahore • Masters in Prosthodontics from the University of Michigan, US • Masters in Orthodontics from the University of the Pacific, California, US
Arif Alvi Favorite
Food
Unknown
Actor/Actress
Actors: – Actresses: –
Musicians
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Song
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Book
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Hobbies
Playing Squash, Cricket & Hockey, Writing
Films
Bollywood: – Hollywood: –
Colour
Black
Perfume
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Director
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Holiday Destinations
Unknown
Likes
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Arif Alvi Relationship Journey
Affairs
Unknown
Arif Alvi Career Journey
Career Starting
He was a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan from June 2013 to May 2018 and again from August to September 2018. A founding member of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), Alvi was elected as President of Pakistan on 4 September 2018 following the presidential election.
Success Story
Pakistani politician serving as the 13th and the current president of Pakistan, in office since 9 September 2018.
Awards, Honours, Achievements
1979
Contested for a seat from the Provincial Assembly of Sindh but lost.
1988
Quit the political party, JI.
1996
Joined Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).
1997
Became the President of PTI Sindh Chapter, lost elections to Saleem Zia in the Pakistani General Election for the Provincial Assembly of Sindh as a candidate of PTI from the Constituency PS-89 (Karachi South-V).
2001
Elected as the Vice President of PTI.
2002
Lost again in the Pakistani General Election for the Provincial Assembly of Sindh from the Constituency PS-90 (Karachi-II).
2006-2013
Served as the Secretary-General of PTI.
2013
Elected to the National Assembly of Pakistan as a candidate of PTI from the Constituency NA-250 (Karachi-XII) in the Pakistan General Election.
2016
Elected the President of PTI Sindh Chapter.
2018
Re-elected to the National Assembly of Pakistan as a candidate of PTI from the Constituency NA-247 (Karachi South-II) in the Pakistani General Election, elected the 13th President of Pakistan in the Pakistani presidential election.
Arif Alvi Career Statistics
Lesser Known Facts About Arif Alvi
Date of Birth
As per some sources, he was born on 29 August 1949, and as per other sources, he was born in 1947, whereas, his date of birth on documents is 29 July 1949.
Family Background
After the partition of India, his father moved to Pakistan with his family and opened his clinic in Saddar Town.
Father’s Career
Before the partition, his father was the dentist of the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru.
Political Association
Later, Arif’s father became politically associated with Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan.
Education
He completed his early education in Karachi and shifted to Lahore for his higher studies.
Career in Dentistry
Upon his return from the US, Alvi started practicing dentistry, and later, set up Alvi Dental Hospital in Pakistan.
Political Entry
He entered politics as a polling agent and became a member of a religious party.
