Federal Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi assured Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmed Al-Maliki of firm action against professional Pakistani beggars travelling to Saudi Arabia and the mafia involved in facilitating them. According to media reports, this assurance was given during Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi's visit to the Saudi Embassy in the Diplomatic Enclave in Islamabad, where the Saudi Ambassador warmly welcomed him. During the meeting, Mohsin Naqvi and Nawaf bin Saeed discussed matters of mutual interest and ways to strengthen Pakistan-Saudi relations.

Mohsin Naqvi emphasised that Saudi Arabia holds immense respect and significance for Pakistan and has always supported Pakistan in difficult times. Naqvi reiterated that a crackdown would be conducted against the professional beggars heading to Saudi Arabia and the mafias responsible for sending them. He noted that these mafias are damaging Pakistan's image internationally. The Minister said that the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has been directed to conduct a nationwide crackdown against the mafia involved in this illegal activity. On this occasion, the Saudi Ambassador expressed that Saudi Arabia considers its relationship with Pakistan as one akin to brotherhood.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan