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RAWALPINDI: The Chairman Joint Chiefs of the Staff Committee, Gen Zubair Mahmood Hayat, on Wednesday called on King Salman bin Abdul Aziz al Saud during his official visit to Saudi Arabia.
King Abdul Aziz Medal of Excellence, the highest military award of Saudi Arabia, was conferred on Gen Hayat, Inter-Services Public Relations said in a press release.
During the meeting, regional security issues and matters of bilateral interests came under discussion.
King Salman appreciated Pakistan’s fight against terrorism and the country’s continued efforts for peace and stability in the region.
The chairman also called on Gen Abdur Rehman bin Saleh al Bunyan, Chief of General Staff, Royal Saudi Armed Forces, at Jeddah.
Published in Dawn, May 4th, 2017
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May 04, 2017 11:20am
there is a method in her kindness....
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May 04, 2017 12:07pm
I can't understand about the award, as per my knowledge he is Pakistani soldier ....
Why Saudi ???????
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May 04, 2017 12:19pm
@m Riaz Khan Advocate this is an international norm followed by many countries, to honour foreign leaders, officials and dignitaries with awards. This is Diplomacy 101.
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May 04, 2017 12:44pm
Saudi Arabia now Pakistan's best friend.
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May 04, 2017 12:45pm
award for what services?
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May 04, 2017 06:14pm
@m Riaz Khan Advocate do you want me to spell is out... nothing can succeed in a modern state unless it is supported by arm forces. the only way to keep them loyal is by rewards..
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May 04, 2017 06:23pm
@sj ..... Awards are conferred for promoting closer relations between countries and their armed forces. This is normal diplomatic practice. Pakistan's valiant armed forces are second to none in the world for their discipline, professionalism, sacrifice and achievement in the global War on Terror.
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May 04, 2017 09:21pm
@Ali "Awards are conferred for promoting closer relations between countries and their armed forces" and what about highest Saudi civil award for Modi confered by King Suleman year ?
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May 05, 2017 02:16am
Strange! He serves to Pak or Saudi.
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