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ISLAMABAD, Oct 7: Admiral Abdul Aziz Mirza (Rtd) has been appointed as ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Dawn reliably learnt. He has recently retired as the Chief of Naval Staff.—Staff Reporter

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