Times of Islamabad

President Arif Alvi sets a new precedence in the Pakistan s history

President Arif Alvi sets a new precedence in the Pakistan s history

LAHORE – President Dr Arif Alvi has set a new precedence in the history ofPakistan.

President reached Lahore on a two-day visit refused to step outside fromthe airport until the protocol given to him was sent away.

“My continuous struggle to keep security but reduce protocol thatinconveniences people. Am at Lahore airport and there are 32 cars to escortme waiting outside. Will wait until they are sent away before I move out,”he tweeted.

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My continuous struggle to keep security but reduce protocol thatinconveniences people. Am at Lahore airport and there are 32 cars to escortme waiting outside. Will wait until they are sent away before I move out12:52 PM – Nov 16, 2018link

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This is not the first time the president has spoken against the protocolgiven to him.

In September, the president was given a VIP protocol from the airport tohis residence in Karachi despite his request to not be given a “hugeprotocol”.