Dawn: PTI’s Alvi cruises to victory in presidential poll

Arif Alvi, presidential candidate from the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Party, makes a victory sign upon arrival at parliament in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Sept. 4, 2018. (AP)

September 5: Dawn report by Iftikhar A. Khan states that in an electoral exercise without much suspense, Dr Arif Alvi of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) was elected 13th president of Pakistan on Tuesday for a five-year term defeating two opponents from a divided opposition. He will replace President Mamnoon Hussain who is set to complete his term on Sept 9.

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