Shiite Sheikh Executed By Saudi Arabia Preached Against Violence, Son Says

Many countries such as Iran, the UK, Pakistan, India, Yemen, Bahrain and Germany have witnessed massive anti-Saudi rallies over the past few days. He said Pakistan had to play a crucial role in reducing the tension between the two Islamic countries.

“Pakistan should not send its military to join Arab countries”, said Zafar.

“In keeping with Pakistan’s unflinching commitment to combating terrorism and support for all regional and worldwide efforts to eliminate the menace of terrorism, Pakistan welcomed the formation of the coalition to counter terrorism”, it said.

The adviser had been asked by Chairman Raza Rabbani to appear before the house to respond to an adjournment motion moved by Mr Mashhadi on the Saudi-Iran tension.

The members were told that Pakistan would continue to pursue a balanced approach on the dispute and might contribute to defusing the situation at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation and other multilateral forums.

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, right, speaks during his meeting with Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister, Adel al-Jubeir, in London Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016. He said Pakistani Muslims of all countries were equal. Earlier, Pakistan had twice rejected calls by the United States for joining alliances against the militant Islamic State (IS) group on the same pretext.

Qawza was executed in the southern region of Aseer, said the statement, published by the official SPA news agency.

In this context, Pakistan will not only share its expertise and intelligence but will also provide arms and ammunition to Saudi Arabia in fighting the threat of terrorism, Aziz was quoted as saying.

Most executions in the country are carried out by beheading with a sword.

The two met to discuss Syria and Iran and condemned the bombings in Jakarta.

Last week’s visits by Saudi Arabia’s defence and foreign affairs ministers provided clarity about the coalition to Pakistani authorities.

Saudi Arabia cut off diplomatic ties with Iran’s regime last week on Sunday after protesters ransacked and set fire to the Saudi Embassy in Tehran and the consulate in Mashhad.