The President of the country, Dr. Arif Alvi, has made history by becoming first elected president to continue for more than five years. Despite completing his term, he remains in office. Arif Alvi became the fourth president of the country to complete his term, holding the position for more than five years. The constitutional responsibilities will continue until the election of the new president. Dr. Arif Alvi's five-year term as the President has come to an end; he assumed the presidential office on September 9, 2018.
After completing his term, Dr. Arif Alvi will not leave the presidency vacant but will continue to perform presidential duties until the election of the new president. Last week, after some important consultations, the President expressed his willingness to fulfill his duties until the election of the new president, while he completed his visit to Lahore and returned to Islamabad.
Before returning to Islamabad, President Arif Alvi attended a gathering at Data Darbar and also offered special prayers.
According to the Constitution of Pakistan, the presidential term is five years, and after the term ends, all four provincial assemblies and the National Assembly elect the new president. In the current situation, the electoral college for presidential elections is not complete, which will be completed after the new general elections. Under Article 44 (1) of the Constitution, the President of the country can remain in office as President until the election of the new President