Pak envoy meets Prince of Arcot

Chennai, Feb 2 (UNI) Pakistan High Commissioner to India Shahid Malik made a courtesy call on the Prince of Arcot, Nawab Mohammed Abdul Ali at his official residence 'Amir Mahal' during his brief visit to the city today.

He was accompanied by Pakistan Minister (trade) High Commission of Pakistan Fazal Abbas Maken.

During the discussions, the High Commissioner, exteded an invitation to the Prince, to visit his country as it would also promote socio-cultural and bilateral relationship between the two countries.

He also lauded the services of Prince of Arcot, in promoting Hindu-Muslim unity in this part of the country.

Mr Malik greeted the Nawab on his becoming the President of the Ajmer Dargah Committee in the recent past.

The diplomat evinced keen interest in the political history of the Carnatic under the Nawabs, during the 17th and 18th centuries, particularly their religious policies towards non-Muslims during the rule of Nawabs in South India.

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