ISLAMABAD: Representatives from the Saudi Shoura Council, led by their chairman, Dr. Abdullah Bin Mohammed Al-Sheikh, were scheduled to arrive in Pakistan on Wednesday as part of their three-day official visit to the country.
The delegation is visiting Pakistan on the invitation of the Speaker of the National Assembly, Asad Qaiser, as part of an initiative to promote bilateral ties and parliamentary exchanges between the two countries, a statement released on Tuesday read.
Besides meeting with Qaiser, the delegation will also hold talks with President Arif Alvi, Prime Minister Imran Khan, Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani and other parliamentarians.
“Matters pertaining to mutual cooperation in trade, economy, energy and other diverse sectors will be discussed,” the statement said.
The visit holds great significance and is expected to pave new pathways and strengthen relations on the bilateral front.
“Visit of the Saudi parliamentarians would also provide an opportunity to their Pakistani counterparts to highlight the plight of Kashmiris and muster support for the resolution of the issue in accordance with the international commitment,” excerpts from the statement read.
In December last year, a parliamentary delegation led by Sanjrani had visited Saudi Arabia on the invitation of Dr. Al Sheikh.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia enjoy a unique bond and, in recent times, have agreed to deepen cooperation in diverse fields.
Saudi Shoura Council members arrive in Pakistan today
Saudi Shoura Council members arrive in Pakistan today
- Scheduled to meet president, prime minister and other parliamentarians
- Three-day visit expected to strengthen ties between the two nations
Pakistan U19 to open tri-series against Afghanistan on Saturday in Zimbabwe
- Pakistan enter the tournament as U19 Asia Cup champions after beating India by 191 runs in Dubai
- The tri-series is seen as key preparation for next month’s U19 World Cup in Zimbabwe and Namibia
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s under-19 cricket team will begin their tri-series campaign against Afghanistan on Saturday in Harare, using the tournament as a key preparation for next month’s ICC Men’s U19 World Cup co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia.
Pakistan, the reigning ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup champions, are competing in the 50-over tri-series alongside Afghanistan and hosts Zimbabwe, with each team playing the others twice before the top two advance to the final on Jan. 6.
Pakistan won the eight-team Asia Cup in Dubai earlier this month, beating India by 191 runs in the final, and will play a minimum of four matches in the tri-series, starting at Harare Sports Club on Saturday.
“The Asia Cup was a good win for us and the players showed great morale and intensity,” Pakistan captain Farhan Yousaf said, according to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). “The tri-series is very important for the players and will help us find the right combinations ahead of the ICC Men’s U19 World Cup.”
Pakistan will face Zimbabwe on Dec. 29 before meeting Afghanistan again on Jan. 2, followed by a second match against the hosts on Jan. 4. Matches will be played across venues in Harare, including Harare Sports Club, Prince Edward School and Sunrise Sports Club.
The tri-series is being seen as an important warm-up ahead of the U19 World Cup, which will be held from Jan. 15 to Feb. 6. Pakistan are placed in Group C and will play all their group-stage matches in Harare.
“The conditions here are similar and will be beneficial for our World Cup preparations,” Yousaf said. “Both teams in the tournament are strong and competitive and we respect every opposition as we look forward to a competitive event.”
Pakistan will open their World Cup campaign against England on Jan. 16, followed by matches against Scotland and Zimbabwe, with the Super Six stage beginning on Jan. 25 and the final scheduled for Feb. 6 at Harare Sports Club.
