President Asif Ali Zardari conferred the prestigious Nishan-e-Pakistan on Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in a ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr.

The event was attended by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, federal ministers, top officials, and other dignitaries.

Prominent figures including Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gillani, First Lady Asifa Bhutto Zardari, and PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari were also present.

Earlier, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed received a warm welcome upon his arrival in Islamabad.

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif personally received the distinguished guest and even held his umbrella.

A guard of honour was presented at the Prime Minister’s House.

The crown prince was accompanied by a high-profile delegation, including ministers, senior officials, and business leaders.

Upon arrival at Nur Khan Airbase, he was greeted with enthusiasm, and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar was also present to welcome him.

Floral bouquets were presented as a gesture of hospitality.

Pakistan, UAE sign five accords

Separately, Pakistan and the UAE on Thursday signed five accords to boost bilateral cooperation in different fields including banking, railways, mining and infrastructural investment in a ceremony.

Sheikh Khaled and the prime minister witnessed the ceremony as the officials from both sides exchanged the pre-signed documents of agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) for cooperation in various fields.

Chief of the Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir, federal cabinet members and members of the UAE delegation were also present. Both countries signed an agreement to promote bilateral cooperation in the field of banking. Secretary Finance Imdadullah Bosal and CEO and MD of IHC Syed Basar Shueb exchanged the documents.

The two sides also signed another agreement to boost cooperation in the field of mining.

The CEO of Pakistan Railways Amir Ali Baloch and CEO of Etihad Rail Shadi Malik exchanged the documents for two MOUs for cooperation in the field of railways.

Similarly, Secretary Board of Investment Nadeem Chaudhary and CEO AD Ports Capt Muhammad Juma Al Shamisi exchanged the documents for an MoU in the field of infrastructural investment.