ISLAMABAD: His Majesty King Khalid ibn Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia was accorded a memorable, colourful and reverential reception befitting his royal status as well as marl(ing Pakistani people`s fraternal feelings of love, respect and affection for the custodian of Haramain Sharifain as he flew in here on a six-day State visit... . The Islamabad International Airport, bedecked in riotous colours and pacl(ed to capacity with an eagerly awaiting yet well-disciplined large crowd, reverberated with thunderous welcoming slogans as the King emerged from his special plane... . On hand to greet him were President Fazal Elahi Chaudhry and Prime Minister Bhutto while two smart 1(ids attired in traditional costumes presented bouquets to His Majesty.

King Khalid`s arrival was heralded by a 21-gun salute. The Saudi royal aircraft was escorted, asit entered Pakistan airspace,by Pakistani Mirage fighters. Accompanying the 80-member royal entourage was a Pakistani honour delegation led by Federal Minister Mian Ataullah. ... Airport ceremonies over, King Khalid accompanied by [the President] drove in a motorcade ... to the State Guest House... . Islamabad Bureau