KARACHI: Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi along with his delegation arrived in Karachi Tuesday on the third leg of his visit to Pakistan.
Sindh Governor Arrival and Sindh Governor Kamran Tesori and Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah received the Iranian President at the Jinnah International Airport.
Strict security arrangements are in place in the city as police and special forces of Rangers have been deployed at Jinnah International Airport and adjacent areas.
Soon after his arrival, the Iranian President left Karachi Airport to visit Mazar-e-Quaid.
The Iranian president touched down in Islamabad on Monday on a three-day official visit from April 22 to 24. Raisi’s visit is the first by any head of state to Islamabad after the February 8 general election.
Strict security measures have been taken, including air surveillance along with temporary internet suspension during the dignitary’s movement. To avoid the consequent inconvenience to the general public, the provincial governments announced a local holiday in Lahore and Karachi.
During his visit to Karachi, the Iranian leader will meet Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori and Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah.
Earlier today, the Iranian president arrived in Lahore where he was warmly welcomed by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz at the Allama Iqbal International Airport.
Later, the visiting dignitary held separate meetings with CM Maryam and Governor Baligh Ur Rehman. The governor hosted a luncheon in honour of the distinguished guest and his delegation.
Meanwhile, the president visited the historic Government College University (GCU) and addressed the students and faculty.
