The Saudi ambassador to Pakistan said Monday his embassy had been sent a package packed with grenades threatening the Saudis with an attack if they did not leave Pakistan. Ambassador Ali ben Awad Assyri said the package, which appeared to be a gift from the leader of Pakistan's ruling political party, was sent to his deputy, Abdullah al Omari. Inside, he said, were several grenades and a threatening letter.
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In an interview on the Arab-language Al-Arabiya TV network, Assyri said he believed the al Qaeda terrorist network was behind the threat. Assyri said that six months ago the head of a Saudi school in Pakistan was also sent a threatening package. He said that one contained bullets. Assyri said the Saudis have no intention of withdrawing their diplomatic mission from Pakistan and are working with Pakistani security officials. |