Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman’s arrival in Pakistan on his first official visit to the country has been delayed by a day for “unknown reasons”.

He was scheduled to reach Islamabad on Saturday but due to a slight change, he will arrive on Sunday, according to the Foreign Office.

Prince Mohammad, who is also the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, will be conferred with Nishan-e-Pakistan the highest civilian award during his visit to the country.

A top official said that the arrival has been delayed by a day for “unknown reasons”.Preparations have been made to give an “unprecedented warm welcome” to the Saudi Prince who will be received personally by Prime Minister Imran Khan and his Cabinet members at the Nur Khan Airbase, the report said.