Ƶ gifts Pakistan 100 tons of dates as part of efforts to enhance humanitarian outreach

This handout photograph, released by the Embassy of Ƶ in Pakistan on December 2, 2024, shows Ambassador Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki formally handing over dates to Director General Military Wing, Cabinet Division of Pakistan, Brig. Alamgeer Ayub (right), during a ceremony held in Islamabad. (@ksaembassypk/X)
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  • The consignment was presented by Ƶ’s ambassador Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, KSrelief director Abdullah Al-Baqami
  • ‘The noble act not only strengthens our ties but also reflects profound relationship our nations cherish,’ Pakistani official says

ISLAMABAD: The Kingdom of Ƶ has gifted 100 tons of dates to Pakistan, Pakistani state media reported on Thursday, reinforcing the strong bond between the two nations.
Pakistan and Ƶ enjoy strong trade, defense and brotherly relations. The Kingdom is home to over 2.7 million Pakistani expatriates, serving as the top destination for remittances for the cash-strapped South Asian country.
The annual donation of dates is part of Ƶ’s efforts to enhance its humanitarian outreach and foster bilateral relations with Pakistan, the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) news agency reported.

The consignment of dates was presented to Director-General Military Wing of Pakistan’s Cabinet Division, Brig. Alamgeer Ayub, by Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki and King Salman Humanitarian Aid & Relief Center (KSrelief) Director Abdullah Al-Baqami in Islamabad.
“The gift exemplifies the enduring bonds of friendship and brotherhood between the two countries, rooted in shared values of generosity and mutual support,” the report read.
It said the Saudi government reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Pakistani people through this heartfelt gesture.
On the occasion, Brig. Ayub expressed his gratitude to the Kingdom for its “unwavering generosity and consistent support” for Pakistan.
“This noble act of solidarity not only strengthens our ties but also reflects the profound relationship our nations cherish,” he was quoted as saying.
Ƶ’s KSrelief has implemented more than 200 projects, including emergency relief for natural disasters and initiatives to address food security, health care and education, in Pakistan worth millions of dollars to improve the lives of vulnerable communities.