The world's tallest man, Ghulam Shabbir Faqir, 29, from Pakistan, said he was proud of his height that enabled him to meet famous people and world leaders. Hailing from Punjab the 2.55-meter-tall, Ghulam says he is looking for a bride who is just as tall. Ghulam, who visited Okaz newspaper's office in Hail Monday, holds a secondary school degree and is registered in Guinness Book of Records as the tallest person alive. He weighs 170kg. “It is a grace from Almighty Allah. Just as there are short people there are tall ones,” he said. His parents and siblings are of normal height, he said. He was accompanied by his friend, who claimed that he was the world's shortest man. But his claim is still needs to be verified. Ghulam has visited 45 countries, and is now in Saudi Arabia. He wants to visit the grave of Hatem Al-Ta'e, a well-know Arab historical figure known for huge generosity and hospitality. “I heard that he was very tall,” said Ghulam. __
