ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s President Arif Alvi visited the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah on Monday after performing Umrah, marking his first visit to the Kingdom since assuming office in September this year.
He was received by Saudi officials, with Saudi ambassador to Pakistan, Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Malki accompanying the president on his journey.
“He offered prayers for the prosperity and development of Pakistan and also for the Muslim Ummah,” a statement released by his office on Tuesday read.
Earlier on Sunday, President Alvi was received at the Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport by an entourage of top officials which included Prince Saud Bin Khalid Bin Faisal, deputy governor of Madinah, and Pakistan’s consul-general, Sheheryar Akbar Khan.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia enjoy close bilateral relations, with historic trade ties and religious affinity providing a strong basis of trust between the two countries. The Kingdom has always extended support for Pakistani nationals to perform Umrah and Hajj. This week, on Monday, both Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed an agreement to increase the annual Hajj quota for Pakistan in 2019.
Targeting an increase of 5,000 pilgrims next year, authorities said nearly 184,210 Pakistanis will be able to perform Hajj.
Earlier this month, the government said it has reduced the visa fee for Saudi nationals who wish to travel to the country, with an aim to increase people-to-people contact between the two countries.
In October this year, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman accepted Prime Minister Imran Khan’s proposal to reduce the visa fee for Pakistani workers which Pakistan considers as a significant step toward supporting its workforce in Saudi Arabia, as well as facilitating the travel of people between both the countries.
President Alvi underlines strong Pak-Saudi ties during visit to Madinah
President Alvi underlines strong Pak-Saudi ties during visit to Madinah
- Marks first visit to the Kingdom after assuming office in September
- Pakistan and Saudi Arabia enjoy close bilateral relations
Saudi Wafi Energy signs agreement to supply lubricants to Hyundai vehicles in Pakistan
- Wafi Energy Pakistan says Shell Helix HX8 0W-20 AH lubricant specifically caters to Hyundai vehicles’ requirements
- Lubricant delivers comprehensive engine protection and enhanced fuel efficiency, says Wafi Energy Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Saudi company Wafi Energy Pakistan Limited announced on Wednesday that it has inked an agreement with Hyundai’s official manufacturing partner to supply premium lubricants for the company’s vehicles in Pakistan.
Wafi Energy, an affiliate of the Asyad Group, became the majority shareholder of Shell Pakistan Limited (SPL) in November 2024 and now holds approximately 87.78 percent of the total issued share capital of SPL, one of the oldest multinationals in Pakistan. The SPL has a network of over 600 sites, countrywide storage facilities and a broad portfolio of global lubricant brands.
Hyundai Nishat Motors is a joint venture among three leading international businesses: The Nishat Group, the Japan-based Sojitz Corporation and Millat Tractors Ltd. Hyundai Nishat Motors manufactures, markets and distributes Hyundai’s product line in Pakistan.
“Wafi Energy Pakistan Limited and Hyundai Nishat Motors have signed a strategic agreement for the supply of Shell lubricants for Hyundai vehicles in Pakistan,” the Saudi company said in a press release.
The contract signing ceremony in Lahore marked the launch of Shell Helix HX8 0W-20 AH, the company said.
Wafi Energy Pakistan said the lubricant is specifically designed in line with Hyundai’s technical specifications. It delivers comprehensive engine protection, enhanced fuel efficiency and optimized performance suited to local driving conditions across Pakistan, the statement said.
“Shell Helix HX8 0W-20 AH is the second co-branded lubricant introduced under the Hyundai–Shell collaboration in Pakistan, further expanding the jointly developed product range,” Wafi Energy said.
“Through this collaboration, customers can confidently rely on authentic, OEM-approved lubricants that meet the highest standards of performance and reliability.”
Wafi Energy has two retail stations in Pakistan’s Karachi and Rawalpindi cities. It has also built a 730-foot plastic road outside its Karachi head office using 2.5 tons of waste lubricant bottles.
