“Expat Women special social welfare group celebrates king’s return”
By Fouzia Khan in Jeddah 

JEDDAH: A women special social welfare group of Saudi and Pakistani expatriates celebrated the safe return of King Abdullah bin Abdul-Aziz - the custodian of the two holy mosques - after his surgery abroad. The group welcome him back, prayed for his safety, long life, prosperity and appreciated his important role and continued support for Pakistan in the need of time.
“We welcome his personality and presence for the whole Muslim Ummah which is considered very important and make them strong. We can’t forget the role played by the Kingdom for the welfare of Pakistani people who suffered in the most devastating flood in the history of Pakistan”, said Safia Ishaq – the Vice Chairperson of the special social welfare society.
Naseem Shaikh - Chair person of the special social welfare society a Saudi national - also said that the return of the King is a happy occasion, as everyone in the country is happy and thankful to Allah for his safe recovery.
The Chief Guest of the program Salma Khan - the principal of Pakistan International School Jeddah Azizia ( PISJ Azizia) - praised the organizers for arranging the program and also commended the role of the Kingdom in helping Pakistan and the Muslim Umah.
Others who also spoke on the occasion included: Aliya Anwer, the Principal of PISJ Azizia (after noon shift), Sadiya Kareem, Tabassum Alvi, Taj Khan and other well known figures of the Pakistani community.