Diplomat Whose Name Is Dirty Word in Arabic Rejected as Saudi Ambassador

Quote: clarification High Commission for Pakistan Press Section Ottawa --- We would like to point out that the story going around that our ambassador was rejected by Saudi Arabia is a hoax and should not be taken seriously. It is a prank played on the internet which has now been picked up by some newspapers. In actual fact the Ambassador was never selected for Saudi Arabia or any Arab country nor his name sent to seek concurrence of the respective governments. He has served only 9 months of his 3 years tenure in Ottawa. We hope you will see the story for what it is – a hoax. (Mamoona Amjed) Press Counsellor February 10, 2010