The weapon used in the assassination of Hassan Al-Qahtani, the Saudi diplomat, in Karachi last month, has been found, it was revealed by Rehman Malik, Pakistan's Interior Minister. Malik told Okaz/Saudi Gazette that the results of the investigations will be announced soon. Malik said he had briefed Prince Naif Bin Abdul Aziz, Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Interior, about the case during their meeting in Jeddah. However, he refused to reveal more details about the meeting. “The meeting was positive and productive and I discussed with His Royal Highness Prince Naif Bin Abdul Aziz ways to enhance cooperation in security and intelligence between both countries with a view to fighting and eradicating all types of terrorism.” “Both countries will work hard to correct the image of Islam and show the world that it has nothing to do with terrorism.” The Pakistani minister expressed his appreciation to King Abdullah, Custodian of Two Holy Mosques, for his constant support of the Pakistani people in times of hardship. Pakistan also appreciates the Kingdom's contribution to Muslim causes, he added. He denied reports alleging that Osama Bin Laden, leader of Al-Qaeda, was still alive. “US President Barack Obama has confirmed Osama's death and we trust him,” he said. __
