JEDDAH (Dunya News) - The new chancery building of the Pakistani Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, has been officially inaugurated by the foreign minister.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Ishaq Dar chaired the opening ceremony. The event was attended by Pakistan’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Ahmed Farooq, and prominent Saudi dignitaries.
During the ceremony, the Pakistani flag was hoisted, tree plantation was conducted, a ribbon-cutting took place, and the plaque of the new building was unveiled. Prayers were offered for the safety and prosperity of both Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 inaugurated new chancery building of the Consulate General of Pakistan in Jeddah today. The ceremony was attended by Ambassador Ahmed Farooq, Consul General Syed Mustafa Rabbani, Saudi dignitaries,… pic.twitter.com/M4E6EyWeLS
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) January 10, 2026The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also presented a brief video highlighting the features of the new building. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar praised the efforts of the Pakistani Consulate and cooperation extended by the Saudi authorities.
Speaking on the occasion, Ishaq Dar emphasized that the government is committed to providing efficient consular services to Pakistanis living abroad.