Saudi King greets Imran Khan on his party’s victory in general polls

Islamabad, Aug 13: Saudi King Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud has congratulated Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on his party’s victory in the last month’s general elections.

State-run news agency APP on Sunday quoted the Saudi Press Agency as saying that the Saudi king conveyed to the prime minister-in-waiting best wishes from the kingdom and its people for the progress and prosperity of the people of Pakistan, a report in Pakistan daily Dawn said.

Meanwhile, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman also greeted Mr Khan and prayed for the progress and prosperity of Pakistan.

Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki was the first diplomat to have met Mr Khan even when the poll results were still pouring in.

Later, Mr Khan also received a number of diplomats from various countries at his Banigala residence.

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