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Pakistanis ashamed at how PM Nawaz was treated in Saudi Arabia: Imran Khan

PTI chairman urges the premier to release a statement over US president's 'comments against Muslims'

News Desk May 22, 2017

A file photo of PTI chief Imran Khan addressing a gathering in Islamabad. PHOTO: PTI

Pakistanis are ashamed at the way Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was treated in Saudi Arabia during his recent visit to the Kingdom, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan has said.

“I have been receiving a lot of messages from Pakistanis from across the world... they are embarrassed at how Pakistan’s prime minister was treated during Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia,” the PTI chairman told reporters in Islamabad on Monday.

The PM left for Saudi Arabia on Sunday on a two-day visit to attend the US-Arab-Islamic Summit in Riyadh. He attended the moot on the invitation of Saudi King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud.

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While Foreign Office officials had earlier confirmed to The Express Tribune that efforts were underway to arrange a maiden bilateral meeting between Donald Trump and Nawaz at the sidelines of the summit; the meeting could not materialise.

The PM was also not given a chance to address the summit.

The PTI chief said he expected the premier to release a statement over the the US president's "comments against Muslims".

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“Trump termed Hamas and Hezbollah as terrorists because they are against Israel. He tried to isolate Iran and did not consider mentioning Palestinians and their struggle,” Imran said.

The PTI leader said there was unrest among Muslim nations and we should try to resolve the issues instead of fanning more rifts.

“We should not sow more rifts among Muslims. We should have learnt not to become a party to these conflicts after 9/11,” he added.

COMMENTS (12)

Khan | 7 years ago | Reply @Saeed Masood: I'm apolitical person but I'm sure he will face it like one should. KSA has been funding our madrassah which are breeding grounds of intolerance and instead of educating our future generation creating millions of blind followers who will have no future for themselves neither will benefit the country.

ABC | 7 years ago | Reply Bravo IK. Nokers of N league are trying to hide their embarrassment

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Ali | 7 years ago | Reply @Yesser and to all: Imran always tries to find the root of problems in Pakistan and sadly speaking, the root of all problems in Pakistan is because of corrupt Govt from top to bottom. Thats why Nawaz Sharif gets the blame. Look, the rule here is simple, whether you like Imran Khan or not, Pakistan needs a govt. which can eliminate corruption from top to bottom. This is the only way Pakistan is going to survive. Problem is that, you have a leader who is NOT educated, NOT a tax payer, has been sentenced to prison and has a long history of Corruption (ALL OF WHICH IS ACTUALLY PROVEN). Still you guys gave your votes to him. You guys and Nawaz Sharif really deserve eachother. Sorry to say but it is true. He is hiding your corruption by not preventing you guys from doing it and you guys are hiding his corruption by giving him your votes.

imran | 7 years ago | Reply Raheel Sharif & NS lied to nation they sold our peace & security to Saudis & americans just to fullfill their hunger for dollars & reaal. Raheel sharif a failed general has really harmed the army itself by joining a Tikfiri & sectarain puppet Islamic Alliance.what would be the thinking of a Shia or Barilvi solider when he would be stopped to join any mission in KSA under so called Islamic Alliance?? As it is certain that KSA would prefer soliders matched with their religion ideology & Sect. so it the time for Gen.Bajwa to stepped in and keep our army away from this sectarian Saudi Alliance against Iran.Syeria Iraq And hizbullah.

Farru | 7 years ago | Reply Saudi money is now necessary to be in power in Pakistan. Let's see when Imran caves in

Tasadiq | 7 years ago | Reply @Saeed Masood: Imran will face the Saudis as he should as The Head of Pak State. NS goes to KSA to lick their boots and beg for private business ventures. Pak labourers in KSA are treated worse than slaves but no Pakistani Politician is able to confront and deal with the Middle Eastern powers to grant Pakistani labourers basic humane working conditions. Internationally, no politician wants to be seen with NS as he is tainted damaged goods. The International community is waiting to deal with the next leader of Pakistan.

Razzy | 7 years ago | Reply Fatman nawaaz is a stooge of the saudis everyone knows that. Instead of helping to bridge the shia sunni divide, he licks the feet of the Saudis. And they rightfully treat him like dirt. I hate what the Saudi leadership stands for. And I am sunni

Acorn Guts | 7 years ago | Reply @Saeed Masood: He will face them like they are the biggest sponsors of sectarian violence in Pakistan.

fazeela | 7 years ago | Reply Nawaz got what he deserved. Pakistan will only be respected when our elite think of them as Pakistanis first and stop workings as touts of saudis, americans etc. If they had any shame, they would not waste the government's resources on their globe trotting. Why does he not devote time to addressing the issues of Pakistan rather than sucking up to India, Saudia, and everyone else. If you have no character or confidence, dont expect anyone to respect you. Respect is earned; the Pakistani leaders things they can achieve it by rigging elections or prioritizing your business interests over national interest.

Dr. Asad Sadick, Germany | 7 years ago | Reply This visit had the aim to divide the Muslims on basis of sects, to isolate Iran and make Palestinians subservient to Israel. Saudis just want to export their style of Islam and take us to the dark ages. This will further lead to sectarian violence within the Muslim world.

Saeed Masood | 7 years ago | Reply This guy IK is out of his mind, if he wins how will he face Saudi Arabia one of the biggest alleys of Pakistan.

Yasser | 7 years ago | Reply Imran it sounds really good when you are not in head of state shoes.

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