Reception to mark National Day

RIYADH, 26 March — A reception was hosted at the Pakistan Embassy here to mark the country’s National Day. A large number of Saudi dignitaries, diplomats, defense attaches and prominent members of the Pakistani community attended the reception. Prince Sattam, vice governor of Riyadh, was the chief guest on the occasion. He was received by Ambassador Lt.-Gen. (retd) M. Asad Durrani. Earlier, the day started with the hoisting of the country’s flag.