PAK ROLLS OUT RED CARPET TO SAUDI’S MBS

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was in Pakistan on Sunday on a twoday visit as Islamabad rolled out the red carpet to receive him. Prime Minister Imran Khan received the prince on his arrival at Noor Khan Air Base in Rawalpindi. He was presented a 21-gun salute by a contingent of the armed forces amid much fanfare in the capital.

Islamabad has booked 300 super luxury Toyota Land Cruiser Prado vehicles for the royal visit. He will hold key one-on-one meetings with PM Imran Khan, President Arif Alvi and Chief of the Army Staff Qamar Javed Bajwa as both countries seek to capitalise on the fresh momentum in ties due to a flurry of recent contacts at the leadership level.

Billboards featuring pictures of the crown prince and greetings about Pak-Saudi ties were put up across the city to welcome the visiting dignitary. Besides, a troupe of folk musicians and cultural dancers staged a show to receive him.

Strict security measures were formulated and implemented across the federal capital and Rawalpindi. The army, Rangers and police will handle the security for the visit.