Interior Minister Assures Saudi Ambassador of Tough Action Against Professional Beggar Mafia

Federal Minister of Interior Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi assured Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmed Al-Maliki of strong action against professional Pakistani beggars travelling to Saudi Arabia and the mafia facilitating them.

According to 24NewsHD TV channel, this assurance was given during the visit of Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi 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 relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.

Mohsin Naqvi stressed that Saudi Arabia has immense respect and significance for Pakistan and has always supported Pakistan in difficult times.

Naqvi reiterated that a crackdown would be carried out on the professional beggars going to Saudi Arabia and the mafias responsible for sending them, noting that these mafias are tarnishing Pakistan’s image internationally.

The minister said the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has been directed to take nationwide action against the mafia involved in these illegal activities.

On this occasion, the Saudi Arabian Ambassador expressed that Saudi Arabia considers the relationship with Pakistan as one of brotherhood.

Reporter: Awais Kiyani