Pakistani PM in Saudi Arabia to Discuss Regional Developments, Bolstering Relations

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Saudi Arabia on Thursday on an official visit until Saturday. His delegation includes Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir. Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz welcomed Sharif at King Abdulaziz International Airport. Pakistan's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said that "although the visit comes amid escalating tensions in the Gulf, it carries significance that extends beyond the current crisis and short-term considerations."