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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman’s visit to Pakistan postponed, new date to be finalized soon

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  • FO spokesperson says new dates will be mutually finalised by both sides.
  • Crown prince was invited by PM Shehbaz Sharif in September.
  • Islamabad hoped to get a $4.2bn bailout package during crown prince’s visit.

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Saturday postponed his trip to Pakistan.

Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, in a brief statement issued in this regard, confirmed that the visit is being rescheduled.

“The new dates will be mutually finalised by the two sides,” she said.

The crown prince was invited by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on a telephone conversation between the two in September. 

It would have been the first visit by the Saudi crown prince to Pakistan after the change of government in Pakistan in April this year. 

Islamabad hoped to get a $4.2 billion bailout package from Riyadh during the Saudi crown prince’s visit, diplomatic sources had said.

The Saudi leader’s rare visit was tentatively scheduled for November 21.

Moreover, Saudi Arabia was also expected to make solid investments in Pakistan. Sources also said that a number of Pakistan-Saudi petroleum agreements were being finalised for signing during the visit of his excellency.

The government was also counting on a likely agreement that will help round up financial support from Saudi Arabia for the establishment of a state-of-the-art refinery in Gwadar.

The crown prince had last visited Pakistan in February 2019 during the term of former prime minister Imran Khan.

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After concluding his trip to Pakistan, Iranian President Raisi departs for Tehran.

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From Karachi Airport, the Iranian President departed for Iran. At Jinnah International Airport, Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tesori, Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, and other high-ranking officials bid farewell to the Iranian president.

The Iranian president met with a number of high-ranking officials while in Pakistan, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Governor Balighur Rehman, Governor Kamran Tessori of Sindh, Governor Maryam Nawaz of Punjab, Governor Asim Munir of the Army Staff, and CM Murad Ali Shah.

Prior to this, Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi, the president of Iran, reaffirmed his commitment to fostering bilateral ties with Pakistan.

At a celebration held in his honor last night at the Chief Minister House in Karachi, he was speaking to a sizable crowd.

According to the president of Iran, both sides are thinking about working together to support political, economic, commercial, and public relations efforts for the growth and well-being of their respective populations.

Iran has advanced significantly in industry, research, and technology, according to Dr. Syed Ebrahim Raisi, and it is prepared to share its expertise with Pakistan.

The Iranian president reaffirmed his commitment to removing trade restrictions with Pakistan.

Raisi’s trip to Lahore
During his visit to Allama Iqbal’s mausoleum earlier in the day, Ebrahim Raisi emphasized his “special connection” to the Pakistani people.

Raisi and his delegation were welcomed at the Allama Iqbal International Airport by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.

The Iranian president expressed his desire to speak at a public event in Pakistan during his remarks at the event.

When paying his respects at Allama Muhammad Iqbal’s mausoleum in Lahore, Ebrahim Raisi stated, “I wanted to address a public rally in Pakistan but the conditions were such that it could not be made possible.”

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On a day-long visit, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrives in Karachi.

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At the airport, the Prime Minister was greeted by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and Governor Kamran Khan Tessori.

The prime minister visited Mazar-e-Quaid shortly after arriving and placed a floral wreath and made an offering of Fateha. He recorded his impressions in the book as well.

The prime minister will meet with Sindh’s chief minister and governor during his day-long visit, during which time the province’s administrative issues and general political climate will be reviewed.

Along with this, PM Shehbaz Sharif will meet with a delegation from the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and notable figures in the business community.

The premier will solicit ideas for enhancing the nation’s economy from the business community during these discussions.

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Project “Apna Chat Apna Ghar” in Punjab has been approved by CM Maryam.

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She gave instructions to create the nicest residences at the lowest possible cost and to start these projects close to the cities while presiding over a conference in Lahore today.

It was resolved at the meeting that the Pakistan Council for Architects and Town Planning would be consulted over the housing maps.

Chief Minister (CM) of Punjab Maryam Nawaz approved earlier this week the distribution of 1Kv solar systems to 50,000 households in the province.

The decision to examine the province’s energy projects was made during a meeting presided over by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.

Protected power customers who use fewer than 100 units of electricity per month will receive a 1 kv solar system. Families qualified for the project would receive two solar plates, batteries, an inverter, and wiring.

In order to relieve the public of costly electrical difficulties, Chief Medical Officer Maryam Nawaz emphasized that the government must guarantee high-quality products.

The administration was instructed to start the pilot project in the province by the Chief Minister of Punjab.

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