ISLAMABAD, Feb 28: Pakistan on Thursday expressed its support for Saudi Arabia’s peace initiative for the resolution of Palestinian issue.

President Gen Pervez Musharraf and Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz held detailed telephonic discussion on the issue, according to official sources.

During the telephonic contact, President Musharraf assured the Saudi Crown Prince of Pakistan’s fullest support to Saudi Arabia’s efforts and peace initiative to resolve the Palestine issue.

“International, regional and bilateral matters also came under discussion,” the sources said.

President Musharraf thanked the Saudi government for making elaborate arrangements for facilitating stay and transportation of pilgrims, in performance of the Haj rituals.—APP

Opinion

Editorial

PTI in disarray
Updated 30 Nov, 2024

PTI in disarray

PTI’s protest plans came abruptly undone because key decisions were swayed by personal ambitions rather than political wisdom and restraint.
Tired tactics
30 Nov, 2024

Tired tactics

Matiullah's arrest appears to be a case of the state’s overzealous and misplaced application of the law.
Smog struggle
30 Nov, 2024

Smog struggle

AS smog continues to shroud parts of Pakistan, an Ipsos survey highlights the scope of this environmental hazard....
Solidarity with Palestine
Updated 29 Nov, 2024

Solidarity with Palestine

The wretched of the earth see in the Palestinian struggle against Israel a mirror of themselves.
Little relief for public
29 Nov, 2024

Little relief for public

INFLATION, the rate of increase in the prices of goods and services over a given period of time, has receded...
Right to education
29 Nov, 2024

Right to education

IT is troubling to learn that over 16,500 students of the University of Karachi (KU) have defaulted on fee payments...