Muhammad Mian Soomro and Dr Ishrat Hussain were being tipped for heading the national government. “The things will be shaped up during the month.”
The upcoming visit of the US Secretary Defence to Pakistan was also discussed by the guests who were of the opinion that the visiting dignitary will against ask for “Do-More”, but Pakistan shouldn’t budge to any pressure. The US Secretary shouldn’t be received by the prime minister and Army chief since it would be violation of the protocol.
“Pakistan must tell the visiting US Secretary in General Qamar Bajwa’s words that it is the time for the world to do-more,” the guests said. The ambassadors of Qatar and Iran were conspicuous with their absence in the reception.
Saudi Ambassador Admiral Nawwaf bin Said Al-Malki has just returned from the kingdom, and the guest kept on asking him about the missile attacks by Houthi rebellions on the Holy Land. They were concerned that such attacks could be resulted in catastrophic consequences, but at the same time, it was satisfying that the missile attacks were foiled by the Saudi forces. It shows their skill to defend the most sacred places of Islam.
Federal Minister for Water and Power Sardar Owais Ahmad Khan Leghari was the chief guest on the occasion who performed cake cutting after playing of the national anthems of the two brotherly countries. In his speech he reiterated resolve of the government to strengthen the ties with UAE in every sphere of life. Ambassador Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Alzaabi, in his address threw light on the progress of his country ever-since it came into being way back in 1971. He also referred to the relationship between Pakistan and the UAE during these years. He reminded that Pakistan and UAE cooperated with each other whenever they need each other’s assistance at the hour of need.
He expressed hope that the ties would further strengthen down the line in years to come. National Security Adviser (NSA) to the Prime Minister General Nasser Khan Janjua, General Talat Masood, Dr Anwarul Haq, PTI leader Dr Shehzad Waseem, Abdullah Gul, Alama Tahir Ashrafi, Chaudhary Munir Ahmad and spokesman of the Foreign Office Dr Muhammad Faisal Chaudhry were among the prominent guests.
Some Arab youths displayed traditional Arab dance on the tune of their country’s music.