ISLAMABAD: The session of National Assembly was held at the Parliament House in Islamabad today. Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq chaired the session.
The session began with recitation of verses from Holy Quran by Imam Masjid Al-Nabawi, Dr. Salah bin Mohammad Al-Budair.
Imam Masjid Al-Nabawi, Dr. Salah bin Mohammad Al-Budair and Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malki witnessed proceedings of the National Assembly.
Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, amid the thumping of desk by lawmakers, welcomed the visiting dignitary saying that his presence is a matter of pride and spiritual guidance for us. He said Masjid Al-Nabawi holds a special place in the hearts of all the Muslim across the world.
The Speaker also felicitated Arshad Nadeem for winning gold medal at the Paris Olympics and expressed the confidence that he will continue to earn more laurels for the country. He said the success of Arshad Nadeem should serve as an example for the youth.
The National Assembly today unanimously passed a resolution recommending the government to award the highest civil award to gold medalist Arshad Nadeem.
