May 9, 2021
ISLAMABAD: In a surprise development and as a success of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s visit, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has committed to provide $500 million (Rs 75.50 billion) to Pakistan from the Saudi Development Fund for development of infrastructure, water resources and hydropower projects in Pakistan.
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi announced this in Jeddah on Saturday.
Qureshi said the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman while accepting Khan’s invitation was expected to visit Pakistan after the Eid.
He said a Saudi delegation will visit Pakistan after Eid to discuss the visit of Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman and his foreign minister to Pakistan.
In pictures: PM Imran pays respects at Roza-e-Rasool (PBUH)
Premier along with his delegation had Iftar at the Prophet s Mosque and offered Maghrib prayers
Prime Minister Imran Khan praying at Roza-e-Rasool (PBUH). PHOTO: PID
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday arrived in Madina Munawara barefoot to pay his respects at Roza-e-Rasool (Peace be Upon Him).
On his arrival in the Holy City, the premier was received by Governor of Madina Prince Faisal bin Salman.
The prime minister was accompanied by his delegation including Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed, Sindh Governor Imran Ismail, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Governor Shah Farman, Senator Faisal Javed and Punjab minister Abdul Aleem Khan.
ISLAMABAD: A high-level meeting under Prime Minister Imran Khan Sunday discussed in detail the country s economy, strategies to curb inflation and development plans for the coming financial year.The.