PM Shahid Khaqan leaves for Saudi Arabia for consulting key ally over Trump threats

PM Shahid Khaqan leaves for Saudi Arabia for consulting key ally over Trump threats

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has decided to follow the active diplomacy with its key allies after the threatening policy was announced by US President Donald Trump over terrorists safe heavens in Pakistan.

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi left for Saudi Arabia Wednesday morning for a day-long visit. 

The premier is accompanied by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar and Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif. 

The premier will hold a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman and also pay a visit to the resting place of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) in Medina. 

Sources said today's visit to Saudi Arabia, a close ally of Pakistan, will feature discussions on US President Donald Trump's new policy regarding Pakistan.