Foreign minister deposits Rs6.35mn worth of gifts from Saudi Arabia in govt’s Toshakhana

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has submitted gifts given to him by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman worth Rs6.35 million to the Toshakhana (country's gift chest).

The gifts were given to the foreign minister during Prime Minster Imran Khan's visit last year in September. These gifts include a Rolex watch of Rs4.85 million, a gold pen with gems of Rs950,000, a gold cuff links of Rs135,000, a rosary of Rs205,000 and a gold ring of Rs210,000, local media reported.

The foreign minister has expressed his desire that these valuable gifts be retained by Toshakhana. According to an official letter submitted by the foreign ministry, "The sale proceeds of the gifts may be deposited in the government treasury, as per prescribed procedure."

Meanwhile, the Saudi crown prince Mohammad Bin Salman is expected to arrive in the country this week, where the countries are expected to sign major agreements. A Saudi security team has already arrived in Pakistan prior to the prince's visit. Prince Salman will be staying at the Prime Minister House.