President Dr Arif Alvi has congratulated the people, women and youth of the country who came out in large numbers and voted to strengthen democracy.

“The youth deserve a special mention, and I praise them for having decided to take charge of the country by participating peacefully in the voting process. ,” Alvi said in a post on X.

’They have put their faith in democracy,“ he said.

He stated that a “true mandate” was essential to come out of the “severe financial crunch, to make difficult decisions, to repair, and to heal the bitterness of the past”.

“Nothing can crystallise unless this huge mandate of my citizens is respected and recognised,” he said.

“Come rise my people, unite, put everything together, repair and build. The world awaits you,” he added.