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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia agree to work for unity of MuslimsAPP
ISLAMABAD: A six-member delegation of Saudi Arabia on Tuesday met Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter faith Harmony Sardar Muhammad Yousuf and discussed matters of mutual interest. According to an official, the delegation was headed by Saudi deputy minister, Dr Abdul Aziz Abdullah Al Amar. Both agreed to work for the unity and welfare of Muslim Ummah. Talking on the occasion, Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousuf said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia were enjoying good and cordial relations and lauded Saudi efforts in connection with strengthen the bilateral relations. The Minister lauded Saudi efforts of providing more facilities to Hujajj. Praising the Hajj literature booklets, he said the Hajj literature should have been in the shape of films or CDs so that the illiterate Hujjaj could understand Manasak-e-Hajj. He said annual Husn-e-Qirat competitions held every year in the country in collaboration with the government of Saudi Arabia helped creating competitive atmosphere in the country. Vowing to promote Arabic language in the country, he said government intends to introduce Arabic language in curricula up to Matric level as a compulsory subject. The Arabic language will definitely help understanding the Holy Quran. Arabic language know-how would also help maintaining close contacts with the Arab countries. Yousuf said a stable Pakistan is essential for having an effective Muslim ummah. Efforts were underway to enforce peace in the country.
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