ISLAMABAD: In a continuation of annual tradition, Saudi Arabia provided Pakistan with 150 tons of dates on Friday for distribution among the needy people.
These dates were given on the instruction of King Salman and Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman, the Saudi Embassy in Islamabad said in a statement.
Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf Saeed Al-Maliki formally handed over the dates on Friday to the representative of the Pakistan government in Islamabad.
“Everyone knows that Saudi Arabia is the pioneer in charity works, viewing it as its religious and moral duty to support brotherly countries, especially Pakistan,” the embassy said. “The Kingdom has never faltered to support the economies of Muslims and friendly countries without any discrimination.
“The Kingdom has long been a regional leader in humanitarian affairs and has demonstrated a profound commitment to support those most in need around the world.”
The statement added: “With almost 1.9 percent of Saudi Arabia’s gross national income, more than 80 countries have benefited from development assistance provided by Saudi Arabia in the form of humanitarian, development and grant assistance based on the injunctions of Allah Almighty and sayings of the Holy Prophet.”
As an annual tradition Saudi Arabia gives 150 tons of dates to Pakistan
As an annual tradition Saudi Arabia gives 150 tons of dates to Pakistan
