RIYADH: Prince Fahd bin Sultan, the governor of Tabuk, welcomed the Pakistani ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Ameer Khurram Rathore, to his office on Wednesday. Prince Fahd wished the envoy and his delegation a pleasant stay in the province. He also commended the strong ties that exist between the two countries, and their cooperation in a variety of fields. The two men then discussed a number of issues of common interest. The Pakistani ambassador expressed his deep appreciation for the warm reception and hospitality provided by the prince, and praised the work that has been carried out to develop the Tabuk region.