Nawaz meets Saudi leaders to discuss bilateral ties
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JEDDAH: Prince Muqrin bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Crown Prince, Advisor and Special Envoy of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, called on Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on late Tuesday night.
During the meeting, the prime minister expressed gratitude for the hospitality extended to him during his private visit to Saudi Arabia, said a press release.
Sharif is traveling along with 12 members of his family.
Prince Muqrin bin Abdulaziz, who also holds the portfolio of Second Deputy Premier, said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia were brotherly counties and their relations were deep.
He said Saudi Arabia was second home for every Pakistani.
Both leaders also discussed bilateral and regional issues and expressed satisfaction on steps taken to further strengthen bilateral relations.
The prime minister was accompanied in the meeting by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar and Hussain Nawaz.
Earlier on Monday the prime minister had met Crown Prince Salman Bin Abdul Aziz, Saudi deputy premier and minister of defense.
During that meeting Crown Prince Salman expressed hoped that the relationship between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia would be even more stronger than before.
During the meeting Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif told Crown Prince Salman that Saudi Arabia is playing a unique and irreplaceable role in the Muslim World.
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Jul 23, 2014 06:59pm
Hmm... I think that should read:
"The prime minister expressed hope that another humongous gift will be bestowed upon Pakistan by the generous Saudis."
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Jul 23, 2014 07:03pm
Well done Nawaz Sharif. You are the only hope for prosperity and peace for Pakistan
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Jul 23, 2014 07:07pm
What role is Saudi playing? Watch Gazans get killed on TV?
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Jul 23, 2014 07:09pm
While a serious operation Zerb-e- Azb is being carried out in North Waziristan against the outlawed, PM along with his family members are in Saudi Arabia in capacity of private visit meeting his old friends.PM..........IDPs need your attention more.
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Jul 23, 2014 07:56pm
"During that meeting Crown Prince Salman expressed hoped that the relationship between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia would be even more stronger than before."
As long as Pakistan continue to do their dirty laundry; relationship will always be good. For once, at least one leader of Pakistan should have the courage to tell KSA, we don't want to be your friends. Get out of our lives!
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Jul 23, 2014 07:56pm
How about you move on from the useless pleasantries and discuss the hundreds of innocent Muslims dying in Palestine. If Saudi and Pakistan will not do something about it no one else will.
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Jul 23, 2014 07:56pm
Only in PMLN govt, we have good relationship with foreign countries. Credit goes to good foreign policy as pak is getting lot of foreign investment.
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Jul 23, 2014 08:00pm
As Nawaz said "Saudi Arabia is playing a unique and irreplaceable role in the Muslim World", that is true, there cant be any role WORSE than what saudi arabia is playing in muslim world. And nawaz is part of the game.
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Jul 23, 2014 08:02pm
"saudia is second home for Pakistanis"??? WHAT??? Saudis treat their animals better than they treat pakistanis.
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Jul 23, 2014 08:20pm
Just because of oil wealth, Arabia is a rich country. Otherwise, Pakistan is better than Arabia in all respects.
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Jul 23, 2014 08:27pm
NS taking a vacation from doing nothing..and also getting orders.
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Jul 23, 2014 08:41pm
Ok enough of sweet talking... Time to discuss how to handle Gaza, Syria, Iraq and overall Muslims issues around the world. The only three countries that has say in UN and in Muslim world is Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey. Let's talk business. And yes while you are there ask Saudis to stop supporting redical forces and unjust wars.
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Jul 23, 2014 08:42pm
Aoa! This is how brotherly ummah nations should be like. Pakistan has China and Saudi Arabia..no need for anyone else.
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Jul 23, 2014 08:45pm
Or lets say Nawaz paying homage to his masters!
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Jul 23, 2014 08:53pm
While the country is going through the most difficult time of its survival and Pakistan army is fighting a real war how can a sensible prime minister would take ten (10) days off to travel to a foreign country. This shows the level of irresponsibility that he has been historically carrying on.
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Jul 23, 2014 09:03pm
Nawaz is turning Pakistan into a Saudi colony. We don't need any more interference from the royal family. NS needs Saudis for keeping his safe haven there if he gets booted out from power.
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Jul 23, 2014 09:06pm
Only in Pakistan, the 'democratic' head of government spends more time outside the country than in his own country. Zardari and Nawaz are the prime examples.
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Jul 23, 2014 09:09pm
Nawaz Shariff has his finance minister and his family members with him. Saudis are checking on their investment, and Nawaz Shariff is checking on how much more he can get. They both may not be around for a long.
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Jul 23, 2014 09:34pm
Under circumstances of a gift of $1.5B, ties cannot be bilateral.
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Jul 23, 2014 09:37pm
Hopefully he should again move to SA but this time permanently.
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Jul 23, 2014 09:43pm
Irreplaceable or irrepairable role .....
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Jul 23, 2014 09:45pm
Not a word did i read that said "Discussed Palestine" Shame Shame Shame Nawaz Sharif and Saudi Prince.
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Jul 23, 2014 10:06pm
Nawaz meets Saudi leaders to discuss bilateral ties "for his and his family"
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Jul 23, 2014 10:19pm
@Md Imran
Please !, Don't disgrace China by coupling it with Saudi Arabia. One is a great country recognized by its principles, values, and its very distinguished presence on global stage in every sphere while the other is recognized only for its oil and shameless presence on the world stage.
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Jul 23, 2014 10:22pm
@Khurram
As IK paid homage to HIS masters twice in Ramzan
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Jul 23, 2014 10:28pm
@khan
They are true brothers-shameless and spineless
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Jul 23, 2014 10:30pm
@Zahid Anwar -Agreed. Pak is 180 million talented and hardworking people. It has top scientists, engineers, writers, economists, sportsmen etc. Yet Saudi Arabia or tiny, minuscule Dubai act like big brothers. Because of oil. Nothing else.
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Jul 23, 2014 10:48pm
Good going, NS, keep it up!
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Jul 24, 2014 12:03am
During the meeting Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif told Crown Prince Salman that Saudi Arabia is playing a unique and irreplaceable role in the Muslim World.
really a unique role to destroy muslim countries like syria, egypt, pakistan, afghanistan, palestine and many more.......
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Jul 24, 2014 12:17am
@Itsqashi Yes lot of Funds. But what does Pakistan to give up in return. More support for Saudi interest in Middle East, More against IRAN and Syria, Be Quite for Palestinian cause, More Religious Schools in Pakistan to train and join Jihad in support of Saudis. How much more fund is being deposited to PM's Personal account in foreign accounts?
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Jul 24, 2014 12:20am
@Aysha I agree.
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Jul 24, 2014 12:21am
@Aysha yes
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Jul 24, 2014 12:36am
NS looks so relieved to meet his masters, look at his expression. He is glad to get away from imran khan, idp crisis and model town massacre. Probably wants to discuss exile for his whole family in case his government falls.
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Jul 24, 2014 01:09am
Nawaz Sharif and the Saudi king are both worthless and shameless with no self respect. Nobody talked about the killings going on in Israel of innocent men women and children! How horrific!!
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Jul 24, 2014 01:35am
Begging bowls at the ready
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Jul 24, 2014 01:40am
Will he come back?
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Jul 24, 2014 01:51am
@Shahpur Finance Minister is also part of his family(Samdhi saheb) for your information.
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Jul 24, 2014 02:01am
What a shame criminal waist of meager financial resources and who is Hussain Nawaz ?
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Jul 24, 2014 02:21am
Nothing new. Out to fill his pocket when the country is going through a crucial period (read: Zarb e Azb, IDPs).
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Jul 24, 2014 02:23am
"""""During the meeting Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif told Crown Prince Salman that Saudi Arabia is playing a unique and irreplaceable role in the Muslim World."""""------- like asking US to help in crushing the government of Bashir Asad and Help the rebels, help in Iraq due to secretarian differences and make Malki rule fall, making HAJJ and UMRA a five stars, six stars tours and travel with the world class hotels through travel agents worldwide and authorized by Saudi Arabia serving Muslims worldwide.
Some real irreplaceable services and it is all about BUSINESS UNUSUAL.
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Jul 24, 2014 02:23am
How much did this trip cost?
Who is paying for it, as this is a private visit
We all know, the poor Pakistani people are paying for it.
This man has no shame, or his family, his government.
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Jul 24, 2014 02:25am
@Abbas ---- irreplaceable or irrepairable no one can say but------- IMPROBABLE for sure?
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Jul 24, 2014 02:26am
"Nawaz meets Saudi leaders to discuss bilateral ties" ... and to Forward a Request for more Zakat into our Begging Bowl
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Jul 24, 2014 02:58am
Saudi Arabia worst Islamic country for me , who treat pakistani, s worse then dogs.thier prince's throw billion in gambling and women etc but wouldn't spend money for muslim causes.suits nawaz shrif as friends as is none better
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Jul 24, 2014 03:31am
Is there anyone in the parliament who can question Nawaz Sharif ? These bilateral ties , he has been discussing with Saudis since he became prime minister. What do these bilateral ties signify ? Why is ther no debate in the parliament ?
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Jul 24, 2014 03:33am
Title should read "Nawaz meets Saudi leaders to divulge internal matters"
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Jul 24, 2014 03:41am
"He said Saudi Arabia was second home for every Pakistani." Dear Prince, just lift visa restriction, there are thousands Pakistanis who are eager to come to second home.
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