Pakistan awards a big title to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has awarded Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman with the title of ‘Global Influential Figure’ of 2018.
The designation was awarded by the All Pakistan Ulema Council (PUC) in a ceremony held in Islamabad on Sunday. President Dr Arif Alvi handed the certificate to Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Pakistan.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, also known as MbS, was recognised for his efforts in supporting Islam and taking care of the Two Holy Mosques, in addition to championing key humanitarian issues including Palestine, Yemen, Syria and the protection of Muslim minorities, the PUC said on the occasion. He was also recognised for his support of Pakistan and the peace process with neighbouring India, the council added.
The imam of Makkah’s Grand Mosque, Dr Sheikh Abdullah Awad Al-Juhani, also attended the ceremony, where he urged Muslims around the world to demonstrate unity and overcome the challenges like terrorism and extremism.
