3 P A K I S T A N Saudi FM seeks close cooperation to combat terrorism Rabi ul Awal 8, 1435 H January 10, 2014
After the meeting with Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Shareef and President Mamnoon Hussain the Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Saud Al-Faisal on Tuesday stressed upon close cooperation between Islamabad and Riyadh to jointly combat terrorism. Addressing a joint press conference with the Pakistan’s Advisor to PM on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz, he said regional security situation demands close cooperation between the two countries. He said that Afghanistan is going through a critical phase, adding cautious approach should be adopted to restore peace in the country especially after withdrawal of the US forces.
Prince Saud said that he brought a special message from King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia for the President of Pakistan Mamnoon Hussain. Referring to economic cooperation between the two countries, he said that Saudi Arabia is willing to extend cooperation in the field of economy, especially the energy sector. Earlier, Sartaj Aziz said that Saudi Arabia has always a played a crucial role in the country’s development. He said that during the visit Prince Saud was informed about economic revival program of the government. E a rlier today, Saudi Foreign Minister called on Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and President Mamnoon Hussain and discussed bilateral relations. Officials said the Saudi minister discussed with the PM and President “wide-ranging issues including bilateral relations and cooperation”. Advisor to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz, Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Dr. Abdul Aziz Ibrahim AlGhadeer and other high officials were also present in the meeting. The guest, who is in Pakistan on a two-day visit, is also expected to meet Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif. – Source: SAMAA
Zardari corruption reference next hearing on Jan 18
An accountability court in Islamabad adjourned the hearing of the corruption references filed against former president Asif Ali Zardari until Jan 18 after he made a brief appearance before the bench hearing the case on Thursday. The former president appeared before accountability court Judge Mohammad Bashir amid strict security measures with a heavy deployment of policemen around the court premises. Talking to media persons after the hearing Zardari’s chief defence counsel Farooq H. Naek said that the court was expected to indict his client today in two of the references faced by him. Naek further said that he requested the court for permission to present his arguments over the indictment which
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would now be presented on Jan 18. Zaradri was earlier summoned in five references filed by NAB but did not appear before the court due to security issues and presidential immunity when he was in office. References against Mr Zardari were made by Ehtesab Bureau — the previous version of National Accountability Bureau — which pursued these cases in 1997 when Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif headed the government. His cases were reopened in October when NAB pleaded that his immunity had ended after he had stepped down. The references filed against the former president are: Polo ground case: This reference builds upon the construction of a polo ground along with ancillary works at the Prime Minister House, which NAB says are illegal and in violation of the rights and privileges afforded to him. SGS: This corruption case is the continuance of a reference filed in 1997 that accused the late Benazir Bhutto and her spouse Zardari to have gained off a contract between the SGS and the government. ARY: This reference revolves around granting of trade licenses to ARY Traders for importing gold and silver which NAB says has caused losses to the treasury. Ursus tractors: This reference deals with alleged corruption during the import of Russian and Polish tractors. Cotecna: This case is about the award of a contract to the Swiss company after allegedly receiving six per cent bribe on the revenue proceeds. Dawn News reported
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