Council of Pakistani Scholars congratulates new crown prince

Pakistani cleric Al-Hafiz Taher Ashrafi, Chairman of Pakistan Scholar Council. (AP)

JEDDAH: The Council of Pakistani Scholars congratulated Prince Mohammed bin Salman on his appointment as crown prince. The council also congratulated the Saudi government and people.
The head of the council, Sheikh Al-Hafiz Mohammad Taher Mahmoud Ashrafi, said the appointment is a wise step taken by King Salman and Saudi Arabia’s Allegiance Council, as Prince Mohammed is known for his ethics and leadership, as seen in Vision 2030.
Ashrafi recalled the prince’s contributions as defense minister to operations Decisive Storm and Northern Thunder, and his call for the formation of an Islamic alliance.