Naqvi reaffirms crackdown on begging mafia in meeting with Saudi envoy
Pakistan
Says KSA has always stood firmly by Pakistan, whether in times of war or peace
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi reaffirmed that that a zero-tolerance policy has been adopted against the “begging mafia” to protect Pakistan’s image and citizens working in Saudi Arabia.
The interior minister stated this while briefing Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmed Al-Malki during a meeting on Saturday.
He briefed the Saudi envoy on Pakistan’s ongoing crackdown against organized groups involved in begging abroad, particularly in Saudi Arabia.
During the meeting, Minister Naqvi expressed gratitude to the Government of Saudi Arabia and Ambassador Al-Malki for their sincere, brotherly, and effective role during times of tension between Pakistan and India.
He remarked that Saudi Arabia has always stood firmly by Pakistan, whether in times of war or peace, and that bilateral relations have consistently withstood the test of time.
Ambassador Al-Malki, while appreciating the Interior Minister’s efforts, said that Saudi Arabia regards Pakistan as a brotherly and friendly nation.
He emphasized that Riyadh attaches the highest importance to its relationship with Islamabad and looks forward to further strengthening cooperation in multiple sectors.
