Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif welcomes Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud at the Nur Khan airbase in Islamabad. PHOTO: PID
He was received by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif at the airport.
The Crown Prince had been invited to Pakistan by Nawaz himself.
The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud, also serves as the deputy prime minister and minister for defence of the kingdom.
Among other senior dignitaries, the Minister for Defence, the Minister for Finance, the Speaker of the National Assembly, the Adviser to the Prime Minister on National Security and Foreign Affairs and the Chief of Army Staff would be calling on the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia.
A spokesperson from the Foreign Office said that the Crown Prince will hold talks with the President and the prime minister on Thursday.
Agenda of the talks
The talks aim to strengthen cooperation in diverse areas of mutual interest particularly in expanding and enhancing investments and trade. In this context, the accompanying Saudi businessmen will meet their Pakistani counterpart.
They are also expected to discuss ways to increase export of Pakistan's labour force to Saudi Arabia and facilitate over 1.5 million Pakistanis currently residing in the Kingdom.
The Afghan issue is also expected to figure during the talks.
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If Saudi Arabia is helping poor and mazloom Syrian people against the atrocities and opperession of Asad govt, then it is welcoming. Asad govt has killed about one hundred thousand freedom fighters and strugglers in Syria. Every sect of our society whether sunni, shia or non-muslim should condemn Asad govt for such killings of innocents.
@Rex Minor: Ok they are consumers, atleast not the one who takes that into that country. If there law says that they will behead the person who bring drugs thn why we are carrying it? Infact beheading a person is not only there in K.S.A but also in many other countries, Emirates,Oman and Iran all treat us that way...its not there fault, It's we who are faulty.
@Faisal:
Why should they? They are the consumers of the drugs that land in Saudi territory.
Rex Minor
Saudi Arabia desperately needs 20,000 - 30,000 troops/freedom fighters to go Syria and fight against Assad and Iran proxy's. Pakistan desperately needs free oil and couple of Billions as its Forex is close to zero. Similar to Zia ul haq who went to fight Palestinians for King of Jordan, Nawaz and COAS will gladly send Pakistani troops to Syria.
Rex, I hope you are joking.
more endangered species for hunting safaris now
2nd attempt to post;
The House of Saud is blessed by the almighty God, for looking after and caring for the places of worship for the billion plus muslim believers, who visit the holy land and pay homage to the glory of God, the creator of the Universe. The Saudi family in addition is also responsible for managing the country's oil business which provides energy to the industrial world which will stop functioning in days if the supply of oil is interrupted. Regardless of their domestic and foreign policies, all members of the House of Saud are muslims and very much religious and are personaly committed to help the Ummah. It is upto the political leadership of Pakistani citizens, to ask unashamedly the Saudi Government to improve the conditions for the Pakistani workers in their land!
One must just ask and not lament or complain when the opportunity is there!
Rex Minor
The House of Saud is blessed by the almighty God, for looking after and caring for the places of worship for the billion plus muslim believers, who visit the holy land and pay homage to the glory of God, the creator of the Universe. The Saudi family in addition is also responsible for managing the country's oil business which provides energy to the industrial world which will stop functioning in days if the supply of oil is interrupted. Regardless of their domestic and foreign policies, all members of the House of Saud are muslims and very much religious and are personaly committed to help the Ummah. It is upto the political leadership of Pakistani citizens, to ask unashamedly the Saudi Government to improve the conditions for the Pakistani workers in their land!
One must just ask and not lament or complain when the opportunity is there!
Rex Minor
Saudis are like the Plague. No good can ever come from them. Raziq is God not the Saudis !!
The master has arrived.
He must have come to hunt some endangered rare animals. It is not possible anywhere else in the world.
While the Saudis are reforming their own schools "to protect students from being affected by any extremist theses or militant opinions that may be raised by some preachers" .... http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/culture/2014/02/saudi-ministry-education-religious-lectures-priorities.html
....they should also stop their active support for Jihadi and militant Salafi groups in Pakistan, which has turned Pakistan into a nightmare for Pakistanis since the 80s. Stop abusing Pakistan in exchange for cheap manual labour. In addition to labour, they should also give preferential investment/professional opportunity to Pakistanis without local partners if they are really serious.
@The Khan-Waterloo,Ontario: White people never bring or need to bring drugs in the country. So all the drug users and buyers in the world are non-white? If there is no demand for drugs in SA nobody would bring it there. Everybody knows few Pakistanis smoke marijuana. However, most Europeans and North Americans not only smoke it but they have legalized it in many states. Isn't it surprising that not a single white is ever caught smoking pot in SA? Regards, M
@Major Iqbal: Sir, the citizens of powerful countries are never caught with any crime, wink wink and that is why they are not beheaded. These punishments are for Muslim brothers of Pakistan and their funded TTP have been following their traditions by beheading our soldiers and civilians with impunity. In fact TTP is still not ready for a ceasefire as they have not killed enough Pakistanis. Regards, M
Saudis want Pakistan to surrender territory to the Taliban. They want Pakistan to help them in Yemen and Syria. The rise of Iran and the entry of Russia has got them sweating. Pakistan should demand that Saudis give equal rights to Pakistani workers and stop funding terrorism in Pakistan or else break off all ties with the profligate Saudis. Their time is coming to an end.
@Motiwala: Whether you like it or not, Nawaz Sharif has been improving Pakistan after so many years of lacklustre performance under Zardari and Musharraf. Not only are foreign heads of state coming to the nation but they are investing in the country. If you think that's begging, you shold think again because it seems you are threatened by the jobs and improving economy.
Would the beheading of poor Pakistanis in SA ever stop? Why Europeans and other superior races and countries are not subjected to this kind of punishment?
Most of the evil sources are funded in Pakistan by KSA..........
@Major Iqbal, ever heard Europeans caught taking marijuana into Saudi?
There is a rumor that Saudis are buying some Pakistani nukes.
I really feel sorry for you guys who are saying KSA should provide employment opportunities to Pakistani,
What a joke. you vote for feuds, Why not create and build our beautiful country and create job opportunists in the country instead of begging. the best part no body would have to leave their loved ones behind.
For your information KSA is/was deporting all illegal worker including Pakistanis. (they are in large number). read this story and see the second picture in the story. By the way if you are in KSA with valid/legal visa and your passport is with your sponsor (kafeel) and he/she does not give back your passport then you will be considered as illegal.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-25127368
Try to think differently or out of the box.
discuss ways to increase export of Pakistan’s labour force to Saudi Arabia Lets hope that this export of labor is not of non state actors. Is it possible for Pakistan to start a war with Iran on behalf of KSA? Can Pakistani Army handle three fronts India, Iran and Afghanistan? Just curious!
@Major Iqbal: White people never bring or need to bring drugs in the country.
@Major Iqbal: Do Americans and Europeans smuggle heroin/drugs (a capital offense) in Saudi Arabia?
At least Saudis execute them through court. A "brotherly" neighbor kills them (the smugglers) in the border region without even verifying facts, dumps the bodies and leaves our security agencies to deal with the mess and suppress further secession calls.
The lion of Punjab keeps the extra large begging bowl under his desk. He never knows if a dignitary might show. His staff does not use laptops, only hand notes.. Someone in the Secretariat swindled the funds. Very important he should get his cuts and percentages. After all, he is the lion. First in line to get his share.
And to say ease up on Mushi
Beware of Saudis bearing gifts !!!!!!
@Fahad Zia: Whether Saudi Arabia or Iran or any other country. What really matters is that how that country is supporting the Pakistan economy and restrains from meddling in the internal affairs of Pakistan. Neither friends nor foes are permanent in the global politics!
Now Pakistan Govt will keep begging bowl ready ...
Saudi friendships is a great asset for Pakistan.!
Now here is the opportunity for Pakisktan Prime Minister to ask for a privileaged status for the workers from Pakistan in Saudi Arabia, especially in terms of work permits, a minimum wage and quality living conditions!
Rex Minor
discuss ways to increase export of Pakistan’s labour force to Saudi Arabia
Nice joke ! The only reason Saudi Arabia would want that if they get something worthy in return like defence agreement to counter Iran !