Will wait for security protocol to disperse before I exit Lahore airport: President Alvi
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President Arif Alvi on Friday said he would wait to exit Lahore's Allama Iqbal International Airport until a 32-vehicle security protocol assigned to escort him left the premises.
The president tweeted from within the airport highlighting his "continuous struggle to keep security but reduce protocol that inconveniences people".
"Am at Lahore airport and there are 32 cars to escort me waiting outside. Will wait until they are sent away before I move out," he added.
He eventually exited the airport and reached Governor House with a five-car escort, where he met Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar and Governor Chaudhry Sawar, Geo News reported.
President Alvi discussed important political affairs and administrative affairs during his meetings, Radio Pakistan reported. Buzdar also apprised the president on the provincial government's performance.
Questions have been raised about Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf leaders being assigned large security protocols despite the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf government's austerity drive, and the party's own opposition to the previous government's VIP protocols.
In September, Karachi police booked members of the #FixIt group for trying to lift roadblocks that had been placed to make room for President Alvi's convoy along Sharea Faisal.
Alvi has been outspoken about his security protocol in the past, previously saying that he has "asked all officials present at the airport not to embarrass me with a huge protocol".
"I do not begrudge security but when it becomes painful for the common man we should draw a line somewhere," he earlier stated.
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Nov 16, 2018 01:47pm
This actually raises concerns on your authority.
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Nov 16, 2018 01:53pm
The never ending drama of pti
Can you please do some work for what we sent you.enough of it.now work
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Nov 16, 2018 01:56pm
I don’t mind this guy, he is doing his level best to change things in the old country.
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Nov 16, 2018 02:05pm
good make it happen,practically
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Nov 16, 2018 02:05pm
Excellent decision - good on you.
Security should be enough to serve its purpose but not go over the top.
If this was NS he would have stopped in the airport and tweeted I am not leaving until I have a 50 car security escort
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Nov 16, 2018 02:06pm
PTI is not a party , it is a joke
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Nov 16, 2018 02:09pm
This is just a show off... drama!
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Nov 16, 2018 02:10pm
Respect for the honourable president
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Nov 16, 2018 02:10pm
To save money, Imran flies in a helicopter to work.
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Nov 16, 2018 02:13pm
At this juncture of history Pakistan needs austerity and not pomp and show and the decision of the President from the airport not to avail unnecessary protocol is good step in the right direction.
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Nov 16, 2018 02:15pm
But he has moved to president house which is quite opposite to PM's speech....
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Nov 16, 2018 02:15pm
Maybe is better for everyone if Mr President can use helicopter. I'm sure most people would not mind the extra cost if they do not have to face the inconvenience caused by road blocks that are needed for VIP movement
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Nov 16, 2018 02:22pm
Good. Setting an example but remain safe.
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Nov 16, 2018 02:24pm
That is good Mr.President.
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Nov 16, 2018 02:31pm
Security is very important as the kidnaping of SP shows how deep foreign networks are in Pakistan.
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Nov 16, 2018 02:33pm
We should have courage to appreciate such mind set, even drama or whatever comes in mind.
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Nov 16, 2018 02:38pm
Wanted more such people in the Govt. Bravo
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Nov 16, 2018 02:52pm
Yes, set an example without unnecessary security, protocols and VIP treatments for government personnel. It shout start from top!
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Nov 16, 2018 03:03pm
Why are orders not followed?
No VIP convoy men's what it says.
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Nov 16, 2018 03:06pm
@Saood, have some patience my friend. The mess that has been created over so many years cannot be cleaned up in 3 months!!!
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Nov 16, 2018 03:14pm
@Sid,
Well said.
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Nov 16, 2018 03:41pm
Do his orders to decrease the protocol go unheeded? Maybe they take orders from elsewhere?
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Nov 16, 2018 03:54pm
Man of honour
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Nov 16, 2018 03:59pm
First ensure the stoppage of disappearing people from streets before removing your own security.
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Nov 16, 2018 04:33pm
Love this guy
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Nov 16, 2018 04:51pm
Thanks Dr Alvi for being our president. We are so proud of you!!!
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Nov 16, 2018 04:52pm
Will wait for security protocol to disperse before I exit Lahore airport: President Alvi ..excellent as long as the motive is not free publicity...but from the bottom of ur heart...Honesty is the fastest way to prevent a mistake from turning into a failure.
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Nov 16, 2018 04:58pm
@Saood,
Getting protocol of 40-50 cars is not a 'never ending drama' but this is?
Marvellous!
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Nov 16, 2018 05:03pm
If you are really changing the things people will come to know so don’t need to keep on saying the same thing. It’s has become boring now.
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Nov 16, 2018 05:18pm
who arranged your security, it would be your assistant or the governors assistant.. Fire them for sending so many cars, unless that happens it would seem you set this up to get kudos.
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Nov 16, 2018 05:23pm
Let all officials follow suit. Reduce inconvenience to common people. Make it real and not show biz.
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Nov 16, 2018 05:51pm
He is a great man, example for the rest of the world.
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Nov 16, 2018 06:02pm
It show, you're weak manager, otherwise your orders should have so far been implemented.
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Nov 16, 2018 06:06pm
Our President doesn’t have the power to tell the government he only wants minimal protocol ?
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Nov 16, 2018 06:21pm
Means it's not your authority to decide the size of protocol convoy??
If it isn't, don't know why you and your other pti fellows kept shaming previous governments for protocol.
Should be feeling ashamed if you have any...
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Nov 16, 2018 06:26pm
But his security is paramount as we have many politicians and messed up heads.
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Nov 16, 2018 06:40pm
What is the need for a ceremonial President to travel frequently and cause inconvenience to public.
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Nov 16, 2018 06:41pm
Someone in Punjab Government is still living in the past, with Shahbaz Sharif mentality!
Well done. Mr. President. It sets a good example for everyone.
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Nov 16, 2018 07:04pm
Do these guys ever get any work done also? They are just trying to stay in the news for building their image!
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Nov 16, 2018 07:44pm
President Arif Alvi's example is appreciated by the people. All government officials should practice what they preach and be role models of simplicity and dignity, instead of wasteful and evil VIP culture of past governments.
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Nov 16, 2018 08:54pm
Whats the big deal? Publicly announce the protocol policy, how many cars one is entitled to have while traveling? Why PTI is so quite on this issue now?
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Nov 16, 2018 08:55pm
Well done sir as expected from you
Why our media not showing this gesture
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Nov 16, 2018 09:13pm
Total Drama... Must say that now its... "A boring drama".
Are these the really the real issues?
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Nov 16, 2018 09:47pm
All critics, let these elected government people do their jobs and we as citizens must do ours to make Pakistan progressive. do hard work and be productive.
Let us all stop being overly critical of things around us. Negative feelings all the time bring negative thoughts not productive.
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Nov 16, 2018 10:23pm
32 car escort is a big no. Thank you Mr. President for your good efforts.
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Nov 16, 2018 10:36pm
Pm IK should talk to Alvi, he likes attention too much,this job requires low key individual! Remeber you are the president of the poor people's of Pakistan!,
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Nov 16, 2018 10:39pm
If you as the President have ordered that this protocol is not to be provided....why aren't your orders being followed ?
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Nov 17, 2018 06:07am
Dr Arif Alvi is a wonderful President from Karachi, though I have reservations about expensive charges at his clinic, I give 100 marks for excellent performance as President.
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Nov 17, 2018 10:20am
Insecure president! what exactly does he do for the nation?
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Nov 17, 2018 04:27pm
Stop these bogus shows. Everyone knows the airport has been 'sanitized' for an hour before your arrival thus inconveniencing thousands of travelers. Do you not have any shame. Sir?
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Nov 17, 2018 04:31pm
Big deal. In the USA I have seen Governors driving their own cars and standing in line to buy groceries. If you are serious follow their example. Until then stop putting these bogus shows. Do you know until you left the airport common folks were not allowed in? Who do you think you are fooling?
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Nov 17, 2018 08:40pm
Mr. Prsident do all us a favor just Don't visit any public places.
You are only good for ribbon cutting .
Because that's the only thing you can do .
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Nov 17, 2018 08:43pm
Tweeting by politicians globally are nothing but self praise and publicity stunt. Genuine people just do their job without fanfare.
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Nov 17, 2018 10:38pm
They need to change the procedures. Who details these vehicles? They must be following some written protocols.
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Nov 18, 2018 07:47am
Mr. President, quit trying to score points, the elections are over. I hope to realize that this does not look good for you.
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