JEDDAH – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense, sent separate cables of congratulations to President Dr. Arif Alvi of Pakistan who took oath of office on Sunday.

In his cable, the King said: "On the occasion of Your Excellency's taking the oath as President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, it gives us a great pleasure to send to you the best felicitations, wishing you continuous health and happiness and the people of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan more progress and prosperity".