Saudi crown prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al Saud dies
An official statement from the Saudi government read that he had passed away "outside the kingdom", and did not specify where he had died.
The 78 year-old, who was a half brother of King Abdullah, had been plagued with diabetes, osteoporosis and even cancer. He had been seeking treatment outside the kingdom.
On June 3, 2012, his borther, Prince Ahmed told Al Watan that the crown prince was "well and in good health . . . and he will soon return" to resume charge.
Nayef was appointed as crown prince in October after the death of his elder brother and predecessor in the role, Crown Prince Sultan. His death means the 89-year-old King Abdullah must nominate a new heir for the second time in nine months.
As the interior minister, he chairs a Supreme Commitee on the Hajj, and heads the Ministerial Committee on Morality.
Nayef also heads the Saudi Committee for Al Quds intifada, which provides aid to Palestinian refugees.
He was also headed the Supreme Council on Information which oversees the media and regulates the internet in the Arab kingdom.
Pakistan condoles
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani expressed deep grief and sorrow over the sad demise of Nayef.
President and Prime Minister in their separate condolence messages eulogised services of the Saudi crown prince in strengthening relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
Correction: An earlier version had stated that Prince Nayef was the custodian of the two holy mosques. This is incorrect. The error is regretted.
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@Kailash: what are you bothered about?. Seriously a comment like dis on someones death. God Bless Human Race.
Mangling of tenses in this article.
He is survived by 40 sons. Not to mention of daughters and wives
@Dr Priyanka,Arham Sarfaraz: Earlier they had posted the photo of Prince Sulatn, Then they change it after the comment.
Sad news, just like the passing of any other person. This again brings up the point about Muslims still lagging behind the world in getting rid of relics from the past, namely the Kingdom. Islam doesn't endorse it, in fact rejects the lifestyles of these monarchs. I just hope and pray that Saudi's also get a truly democratic system.
I believe the pic is of Late Prince Nayaf, may Allah (SWT) bless his soul.
A country like Pakistan badly needs Nayef bin Abdulaziz to address its internal issues.
Price Nayef very ably dealt with Al Qaida in Saudi Arabia.
@Dr Priyanka,@Arham Sarfaraz: Earlier they had posted Late Prince Sultan's Picture. They changed it after the comment.
@j. von hettlingen :: Who are the liberals in the Saudi royal family ? You are saying that they do exist.
Heir today, gone tomorrow.
May God bless the departed soul. Ameen. A great friend of USA.
Twist in the tale - it is common knowledge that his ascension was viewed with great trepidation as a hardliner who would succeed the reformist king - hope the new Crown Prince is closer in thinking to King Abdullah.
The picture above is correct it is Late Prince Nayef not Prince Sultan
Inna lilla he waila he Rajaeoun'
@Jawad: I am not sure but does not look like prince Sultan. I left Saudi Arabia ages ago.
May his soul rest in peace.
The late Prince Nayef bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud belonged to the conservative circle of Saudi Arabia's royal family. Liberals in the kingdom were not happy when he was appointed heir to the throne last October.
Ok.
The photo is wrong. Its Prince Sultan's Photo who passed away last year.
An official statement from the Saudi government said that the "custodian of the two holy mosques" had passed away “outside the kingdom”, and did not specify where he had died
The "custodian of the two holy mosques" is King Abdullah. Prince Nayef is the Crown Prince.
Plz correct.
--Regards Jawad