Arif Alvi
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Dr. Arif Alvi was born in Karachi on 29 August 1949. Dr. Arif Alvi a founding member and the Secretary General of Pakistan political party Tehreek-e-Insaf. "The reasons for forming a new progressive party was the utter lack of honest leadership around, absence of vision and honest political will everywhere prompted us to establish a new party" he says. He was also one of the few people who helped write the party constitution of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf
. He writes occasionally on a blog which is authored by Dr. Awab Alvi at Teeth Maestro's Blog.
. Also he got a Master of Science
degree in Prosthodontics
from University of Michigan
, Ann Arbor
in 1975. After that he went to University of the Pacific, San Francisco for degree in Master of Science
in Orthodontics in 1984. Dr. Alvi is now in full time dental practice at his Alvi Dental Hospital based in Sindhi Muslim Society, Karachi.
candidate for PS in 1979. However, elections were not held.
Dr. Alvi was one of the founding members of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf in 1996. He has been serving in the CEC since 1996. He was appointed the President of PTI Sindh Chapter in 1997. In 2001, he was promoted to Vice President of PTI. In 2006, Dr. Arif Alvi became Secretary General of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.
Dr. Alvi has contested in the 1997 elections and the 2002 elections for MNA.
Dr. Alvi has been practicing dentistry since 1972 with numerous international achievements in the field of dentistry. At the moment he is serving as a councilor in the International Federation of Dentist, the first time a Pakistani who has represented Pakistan in this arena
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf is a political party in Pakistan. PTI was founded by former Pakistani cricket captain and philanthropist Imran Khan. The party's slogan is "Justice, Humanity and Self Esteem".-Founding:...
. He writes occasionally on a blog which is authored by Dr. Awab Alvi at Teeth Maestro's Blog.
Education
Dr. Alvi is a well known dentist. He has done BDS (Dentistry) from the University of PunjabUniversity of the Punjab
University of the Punjab , colloquially known as Punjab University, is located in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. The University of the Punjab is the oldest and biggest University of Pakistan. The University of the Punjab was formally established with the convening of the first meeting of its...
. Also he got a Master of Science
Master of Science
A Master of Science is a postgraduate academic master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The degree is typically studied for in the sciences including the social sciences.-Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay:...
degree in Prosthodontics
Prosthodontics
Prosthodontics, also known as dental prosthetics or prosthetic dentistry, is one of nine dental specialties recognized by the American Dental Association, Royal College of Dentists of Canada, and Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons...
from University of Michigan
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
, Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of Washtenaw County. The 2010 census places the population at 113,934, making it the sixth largest city in Michigan. The Ann Arbor Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 344,791 as of 2010...
in 1975. After that he went to University of the Pacific, San Francisco for degree in Master of Science
Master of Science
A Master of Science is a postgraduate academic master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The degree is typically studied for in the sciences including the social sciences.-Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay:...
in Orthodontics in 1984. Dr. Alvi is now in full time dental practice at his Alvi Dental Hospital based in Sindhi Muslim Society, Karachi.
Political history
Dr. Alvi started out his political career serving as the President of the Student Union at the demontmorency Dental College in Lahore, Pakistan. In 1969, Dr. Alvi was active in the student movement for democracy in Pakistan. He was shot and wounded. He was the Jamaat-e-IslamiJamaat-e-Islami
This article is about Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan. For other organizations of similar name see Jamaat-e-Islami The Jamaat-e-Islami , is a Pro-Muslim political party in Pakistan...
candidate for PS in 1979. However, elections were not held.
Dr. Alvi was one of the founding members of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf in 1996. He has been serving in the CEC since 1996. He was appointed the President of PTI Sindh Chapter in 1997. In 2001, he was promoted to Vice President of PTI. In 2006, Dr. Arif Alvi became Secretary General of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.
Dr. Alvi has contested in the 1997 elections and the 2002 elections for MNA.
Dental Services
Dr Alvi has been the President of the Pakistan Dental Association. He was Chairman of the first Pakistan International Dental Conference in 1981. In 1987 too he was Chairman of the Third Pakistan International Dental Conference which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Junejo. He was the Patron of the Fifth Pakistan International Dental Conference inaugurated by the President of Pakistan, and the Chairman of the 28th Asia Pacific Dental Congress. Dr Arif was awarded the Fellowships of: The International College of Dentists, The American College of Dentists and The Pierre Fauchard Academy in recognition of his outstanding academic, clinical and professional achievements. He is the Dean of the Faculty of Orthodontics of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan.Dr. Alvi has been practicing dentistry since 1972 with numerous international achievements in the field of dentistry. At the moment he is serving as a councilor in the International Federation of Dentist, the first time a Pakistani who has represented Pakistan in this arena