ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday appreciated the efforts of Muslim World League and its leadership for playing an important role in uniting Muslim Ummah and spreading the message of peace, tolerance and inter-faith harmony.
The prime minister said this in a meeting with Secretary General of the Muslim World League Sheikh Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, who called him here.
Sheikh Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa is visiting Pakistan from October 5-14, 2022.
The prime minister highlighted that the role played by Saudi Arabia, Muslim World League and its secretary general for important Muslim causes, especially on Palestine and Kashmir, was commendable.
Highlighting the devastating impact of the floods in Pakistan on more than 33 million people all across Pakistan, Prime Minister Shehbaz appreciated the support provided by Saudi Arabia to Pakistan during those hard times.
He said that Pakistan attached great importance to its relationship with Saudi Arabia which were rooted firmly in common religion, shared values and culture.
Extending best wishes to the secretary general for his ongoing visit, the prime minister assured him and his delegation of his full support during their stay in Pakistan.
ISHAQ DAR DIRECTED TO RESOLVE APTMA’S ISSUES
While taking notice of the textile industry crisis, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed Finance Minister Ishaq Dar to resolve issues being faced by All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA).
According to details, the prime minister has taken the notice of textile industry crisis a day after APTMA decided to shut down mills across the country.
Sources said that Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has summoned APTMA leaders in Islamabad for negotiations. The meeting would take place at 04:00 pm today, sources added.
An APTMA delegation headed by Gohar Ijaz will reach Islamabad today to table their demands. The government delegation would be represented by Ishaq Dar, officers from power division and finance ministry.
It is pertinent to mention here that APTMA chief Gohar Ijaz had penned down a letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, pointing out that the textile industry was on the brink of closure due to expensive electricity and gas.
Taking notice of the crisis, PM Shehbaz Sharif directed Ishaq Dar to resolve the issues being faced by All Pakistan Textile Mills Association.
