Pak Saudi Ties
Saudi state media says kingdom to study "augmenting" investments in Pakistan to $10bn on Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's directives.
Updated 10 Jan, 2023 11:26am
Army chief, Prince Salman discuss "a number of issues of common concern", Saudi news agency SPA reports.
Updated 09 Jan, 2023 12:15pm
Foreign office says new date will be announced soon.
Published 12 Nov, 2022 07:16pm
Says the initiative is a "step in the right direction"; PM meets Saudi crown prince on the sidelines of COP27.
Updated 08 Nov, 2022 02:44pm
Says Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud is "ready to do everything" for the people of Pakistan.
Updated 29 Oct, 2022 08:24am
PM Shehbaz thanks crown prince for accepting his request; both leaders agree to enhance bilateral ties to "new heights".
Updated 26 Oct, 2022 08:09pm
In address at the Future Investment Initiative Summit, the premier says clean energy potential would be the new driver of economic prosperity.
Updated 25 Oct, 2022 10:49pm
Premier will attend 'Davos in the Desert' summit, hold consultations with Crown Prince Salman.
Updated 24 Oct, 2022 09:49pm
FO says there should be a constructive approach to such issues "based on engagement and mutual respect".
Published 18 Oct, 2022 06:49pm
Says the move reflects the "continuing strong and special relationship" between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.
Published 18 Sep, 2022 06:59pm
Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari welcomes the commitment to invest the funds in country's economy.
Updated 25 Aug, 2022 10:01pm
Both leaders reaffirm resolve to further solidify strong brotherly relations, PMO says.
Published 15 Aug, 2022 12:45pm
Kingdom's finance minister says Pakistan is an important ally and it would stand behind the country.
Updated 25 May, 2022 08:27am
Kingdom welcomes Pakistan’s keenness to find solution to all disputes with India; PM Sharif, Abu Dhabi crown prince discuss.
Updated 02 May, 2022 07:34am
Says Pakistan greatly appreciates the "continued strong support of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan".
Updated 01 May, 2022 01:52pm
He held discussion with the Saudi crown prince on issues of mutual interest with an emphasis on job opportunities for Pakistanis.
Updated 01 May, 2022 09:44am
This is the premier's first foreign trip since assuming office; PM says visit aims to "renew, reaffirm" Pak-Saudi ties.
Updated 29 Apr, 2022 12:48am
PTI slams ‘big entourage on state expenses’; Marriyum claims people travelling with PM will bear their expenses.
Updated 26 Apr, 2022 09:16am
Directives will apply with effect from Feb 16 to people intending to perform Umrah regardless of vaccination, immunity status.
Published 09 Feb, 2022 07:28am
Premier expresses gratitude for the recent financial budgetary support extended to Pakistan by Saudi Arabia.
Updated 07 Feb, 2022 11:20pm
Education minister visits live broadcasting school in Riyadh.
Updated 06 Dec, 2021 07:33am
Flights to be operated to Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam and Al-Qasim.
Updated 28 Nov, 2021 07:41am
The facility is expected to help Pakistan convince the IMF about its financing plan.
Updated 27 Nov, 2021 03:26pm
He will also participate in an event on promotion of investment in Pakistan.
Updated 25 Oct, 2021 07:58am
The PM will undertake the visit at the invitation of Crown Prince Salman and will be accompanied by a high-level delegation.
Updated 22 Oct, 2021 03:50pm
The prime minister is likely to travel to Saudi Arabia over the weekend.
Updated 20 Oct, 2021 07:30am
An agreement has almost been reached that will hopefully be made public in two or three days, he says.
Updated 30 Sep, 2021 07:41am
Says it is up to India and Pakistan to decide when the time is right for Saudi mediation.
Published 21 Sep, 2021 01:40pm
Imran, Gulf leaders call upon the international community to "step up its engagement" in order to avert crises in Afghanistan.
Updated 06 Sep, 2021 10:55am
Al Saud calls on COAS to discuss matters of "bilateral interest" and "collaboration for regional peace and connectivity".
Published 28 Jul, 2021 01:03pm
