Response to Question on Saudi Mission’s Statement
Responding to a question regarding the statement issued by the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on financial assistance, the Spokesperson said that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been making important contribution to Pakistan’s economic development. Offers of economic assistance and project based assistance by Saudi Arabia are processed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in consultation with the relevant departments and agencies of the Government of Pakistan.
However, funding by private individuals and organizations to private entities through informal channels, regardless of the source and country, are being brought under tighter scrutiny in the National Action Plan against terrorism, to choke off any possibility of financing for terrorists and terrorist organizations.
Islamabad
10 February 2015