JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (Amir Muhammad Khan)
Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousaf has highlighted progress on the proposed Hazara Province bill, emphasizing the importance of additional administrative units for better governance and regional development.
He shared these views at a dinner hosted by the Hazara Overseas Pakistani Forum and Hazara Association in Jeddah. A large number of Pakistani community members belonging to Hazara attended the gathering.
Speaking at the ceremony, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf said that Pakistan-Saudi Arabia relations had strengthened significantly in recent years. He noted that both brotherly countries had achieved important milestones in various fields.
He described the defence agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia as an important step towards strengthening bilateral cooperation and promoting unity among Muslim countries.
Discussing the proposed Hazara Province, the federal minister said that a bill concerning its establishment had been presented before relevant legislative forums, including the National Assembly and Senate.
He stressed that establishing additional administrative units was an important national need. Such arrangements could improve governance, accelerate development and promote prosperity by bringing administration closer to the people.
Chairman of the Pak Media Journalists Forum, Chaudhry Noorul Hassan Gujjar, welcomed the special guest and congratulated Sardar Muhammad Yousaf on performing Umrah.
He also introduced the Hazara Overseas Pakistani Forum and highlighted its services and achievements for the Pakistani community in Saudi Arabia.
Renowned community figure Chaudhry Azhar Abbas Warraich appreciated the federal minister’s continued commitment to improving Hajj arrangements.
He said the minister’s annual visits to review preparations demonstrated his dedication to serving Pakistan and facilitating millions of guests of Allah who travel to perform Hajj and Umrah.
He added that Sardar Muhammad Yousaf’s contributions to pilgrim services would be remembered and appreciated.
Chairman of the Hazara Pakistani Forum, Chaudhry Dilpaiz Azam Awan, along with Nazim Shah and Azam Awan, also addressed the gathering.
They congratulated the federal minister and appreciated his efforts and contributions. The participants discussed matters concerning the Pakistani community and the development of the Hazara region.
The event concluded with expressions of goodwill and appreciation, reflecting the overseas Pakistani community’s continued interest in Pakistan’s development and its historic relationship with Saudi Arabia.
