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BankIslami organized a reception dinner in Riyadh to honour Ambassador Ahmad Farooq, bringing together Saudi civil society members and Pakistani expatriates to promote stronger cooperation and highlight the Saudi-Pakistani strategic partnership.
Ambassador Ahmad Farooq praised the nearly eight decades of friendship between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, emphasizing shared Islamic values, mutual trust, and long-standing political, economic, and defence cooperation shaping the bilateral relationship today.
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He also acknowledged the Pakistani diaspora for strengthening social and cultural ties within the Kingdom. The envoy said their contributions continued reinforcing people-to-people connections that support diplomacy and enhance bilateral goodwill.
Members of the expatriate community expressed gratitude to Ambassador Farooq for his dedicated diplomatic service. They highlighted the Embassy’s support for Pakistani workers and professionals, noting visible improvements under his leadership.
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Addressing the gathering, Imran H Shaikh appreciated the participants and praised the vision guiding Saudi Arabia’s transformation. He described Vision 2030 as a forward-looking framework influencing regional development priorities.
He stated that the Saudi leadership, under King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, had introduced reforms inspiring global attention. He said the programme offered a model for nations seeking economic modernization.
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Shaikh reaffirmed BankIslami’s global commitment to Islamic banking growth. He said the institution aims to deliver Shariah-compliant financial solutions supporting communities and expanding the International footprint of Islamic finance worldwide.
Participants stressed the importance of deepening cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. They highlighted opportunities in finance, trade, technology, and community engagement that could elevate bilateral relations further in the coming years.
The session concluded with BankIslami reiterating its commitment to Riba-free financing. The bank pledged continued support for community-focused initiatives aimed at strengthening ethical banking and fostering sustainable economic partnerships.
