Governor to grant land for cricket ground in Asir

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The region of Asir has strategic importance and sees regular contacts with Pakistani armed forces service men on deputation. Therefore naturally the cultural influence have an impact. There are plenty of Aseeri's in daily life who carry a glimpse of understanding few urdu words, repeating Pakistan zindabad and able to sing few words of Pak anthem.

Governor to grant land for cricket ground in Asir
By HAYAT AL-GHAMDI | ARAB NEWS


Published: Sep 28, 2010 01:31 Updated: Sep 28, 2010 01:31

ABHA: Asir Gov. Prince Faisal bin Khaled received Pakistani Consul General Abdul Salik Khan at his office here on Monday and agreed to a proposal made by the diplomat to allocate a piece of land for Pakistanis in the region to play cricket.


Prince Faisal and the consul general discussed a number of issues concerning Pakistanis living in the southern Asir province, including difficulties they face while repatriating bodies of dead relatives. He also discussed the murder of a Pakistani in Asir. The suspect in the case is still at large.

During the meeting, Khan praised Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah for his humanitarian gesture toward Pakistan’s flood victims.

“This generous assistance reflects the strong relations between the two countries,” the consul general said.

Khan said Saudi Arabia and Pakistan enjoy close fraternal relations that have stood the test of time. “Being strategic partners, the two countries share a common strategic vision,” he said.

The consul general earlier attended a meeting of the Pakistani community in Abha, which raised a donation of SR16,000 for their country’s flood victims.


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