The Governor of Saudi Arabia’s Tabuk region, Prince Fahd Bin Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz, departed Pakistan on Friday following a three-week expedition to hunt the houbara bustard in the Chagai district, an activity officially licenced by the nation”s Foreign Ministry.
According to reports, the Saudi prince and his hunting party flew from Dalbandin airport aboard his private aircraft. The royal delegation was formally seen off by local officials, including former provincial minister Haji Amanullah Notezai and the Deputy Commissioner of Chagai.
The Chagai district, along with the neighbouring areas of Washuk and Kharan, is well-known for the presence of the houbara bustard. Pakistan”s Foreign Ministry has issued hunting licences to a number of Arab dignitaries for pursuing the bird across different parts of the province.