Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns Terrorist Explosions in Pakistan

Pakistani security officials inspect the scene of a blast at an election campaign office in Pishin, restive Balochistan province, Pakistan, 07 February 2024. EPA/FATEH MUHAMMAD
Pakistani security officials inspect the scene of a blast at an election campaign office in Pishin, restive Balochistan province, Pakistan, 07 February 2024. EPA/FATEH MUHAMMAD
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Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns Terrorist Explosions in Pakistan

Pakistani security officials inspect the scene of a blast at an election campaign office in Pishin, restive Balochistan province, Pakistan, 07 February 2024. EPA/FATEH MUHAMMAD
Pakistani security officials inspect the scene of a blast at an election campaign office in Pishin, restive Balochistan province, Pakistan, 07 February 2024. EPA/FATEH MUHAMMAD

The Saudi Foreign Ministry on Thursday condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist explosions in Pakistan’s Balochistan province that have killed and injured several people.

The Ministry affirmed the Kingdom's categorical rejection of all forms of terrorism and extremism, announcing Saudi Arabia’s solidarity with Pakistan and the Pakistani people in addressing all attempts to undermine its security and stability.

The Ministry also extended the Kingdom's sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims and the government and people of Pakistan, wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.



Saudi Arabia Issues Royal Decrees on Appointing, Terminating Services of Military Officials

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
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Saudi Arabia Issues Royal Decrees on Appointing, Terminating Services of Military Officials

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud issued on Thursday Royal Decrees based on what has been submitted by the Minister of Defense.
The first Royal Order included terminating the service of General Mutlaq bin Salem bin Mutlaq Al-Azima, Commander of the Joint Forces, and referring him to retirement, and relieving Lieutenant General Fahd bin Abdullah bin Saleh Al-Ghufaili, Chief of Staff of the Naval Forces, of his post and appointing him as Deputy Chief of the General Staff at the rank of lieutenant general.

The Order also included relieving Lieutenant General Fahd bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Mutair, Chief of Staff of the Land Forces, of his post and appointing him as Advisor at the Minister of Defense’s Office at the rank of lieutenant general.

Major General Fahd bin Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al-Salman was promoted to the rank of lieutenant general and appointed Commander of the Joint Forces.
Major General Fahd bin Saud bin Dhuwaihir Al-Juhani was also promoted to the rank of lieutenant general and appointed Chief of Staff of the Land Forces.
The Decree also included promoting Naval Major General Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Hamed Al-Gharibi to the rank of lieutenant general and appointing him as Chief of Staff of the Naval Forces.

A second Royal Order relieved Dr. Samir bin Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al-Tabib, Advisor at the General Secretariat of the Cabinet of his post. And a third Royal Order appointed Dr. Samir bin Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al-Tabib, as Advisor at the Ministry of Defense at the excellent rank.