Arif Alvi backs suggestion to hold snap elections, says ready to mediate.

ISLAMABAD -- President Arif Alvi on Thursday backed suggestion for holding snap elections to pull the country out of political and economic crisis, ARY NEWS reported.

During an interview with ARY NEWS, Arif Alvi suggested talks between political stakeholders to pave out way within the constitutional ambit.

'It is important to take measures within the ambit of the Constitution for the betterment of the country,' he said, adding that it would still take three months to hold polls if all parties agree to a framework.

He warned that talks of increasing the tenure of the incumbent assemblies and postponing elections would only add to uncertainty in the country.

Alvi further revealed that he was trying to arrange a meeting between government and opposition...

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