| Imam-e-Kaaba Sheikh Abdul Rehman Bin Abdul Aziz said Pakistan is a nuclear power and the entire Muslim world is proud of it. He met Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz at Prime Minister’s House here on Thursday and led Maghrib prayers in the mosque there. The prime minister, federal ministers and PM House staff members joined the prayers. Welcoming the Imam-e-Kaaba, the prime minister said it was an honour to greet him. Pakistan highly values its relations with Saudi Arabia and the governments and people of both countries are close to each other. Saudi Arabia is a symbol of peace and harmony among the Muslim Ummah, he said. “Together, we can counter the challenges confronting the Muslim Ummah,” the PM added. He said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia had unanimity on all regional and international issues, adding that the visit of the Imam-e-Kaaba to Pakistan would further strengthen bilateral ties. The Imam-e-Kaaba thanked the government and people of Pakistan for according a warm welcome to him. |