ISLAMABAD, Aug 5: Dr Mahmood Ahmad Ghazi, the outgoing minister for religious affairs, Zakat and Ushr, paid a farewell call on President Gen Pervez Musharraf on Monday.

Dr Ghazi had requested to be relieved of his responsibilities some time back but had been asked by the president to continue till the first week of August.

The president lauded the contribution made by Dr Ghazi.—APP