Pak Saudi Ties
COAS Gen Qamar Bajwa meets Saudi Armed Forces Chief of General Staff Gen Fayiadh Bin Hamed Al Rowaily.
Updated 06 May, 2021 07:40am
The visit is taking place ahead of Prime Minister Imran Khan's trip to the kingdom, which is expected to start on Friday.
Updated 05 May, 2021 07:59am
In a letter, Saudi media minister says the visit would provide both sides the opportunity to strengthen media cooperation.
Updated 27 Apr, 2021 08:04am
PM lauds kingdom’s green initiatives.
Updated 30 Mar, 2021 12:14pm
Pakistan’s exports to Saudi Arabia were $446.18 million in 2019-20 while imports stood at $1,735.81m.
Updated 28 Feb, 2021 08:56am
Temporary suspension, effective from Feb 3, imposed to help curb the spread of the coronavirus, state news agency reports.
Updated 03 Feb, 2021 08:25am
Appointment indicates military’s desire to take control of bilateral ties that have lately been hit by turbulence.
Updated 20 Jan, 2021 08:14am
FM Qureshi stresses need for strengthening Islamabad’s ties with GCC countries.
Updated 08 Jan, 2021 11:07am
Minister praises "positive role played by Saudi Arabia in the resolution of outstanding issues" among Gulf countries.
Updated 08 Jan, 2021 12:00am
Pakistan must work hard to stabilise its internal situation so that both friends and foes are unable to exploit its weaknesses.
Published 23 Dec, 2020 08:23am
Envoy meets PM after Islamabad unexpectedly repaid part of Saudi loan.
Updated 22 Dec, 2020 11:23am
Islamabad reaching out to Beijing for a commercial loan to repay another $1 billion to Riyadh next month.
Updated 17 Dec, 2020 11:46am
"It will cater to the growing need for international cooperation and collaboration in the digital domain," FM Qureshi says.
Updated 27 Nov, 2020 11:18am
Calls PDM an untimely, unnatural and non-ideological alliance.
Updated 19 Oct, 2020 10:10am
Saudi ambassador discusses different bilateral issues with Murad Saeed.
Updated 24 Sep, 2020 10:06am
FM Qureshi reaffirms commitment to further enhance strategic relationship.
Updated 15 Sep, 2020 09:32am
“We consider Saudi Arabia as a confident and a trust-worthy friend,” says defence minister.
Updated 08 Sep, 2020 09:17am
Says country's economic future is linked with China but that doesn't mean ties with US are being reset.
Updated 04 Sep, 2020 08:03am
During his meeting with the ambassador, foreign minister criticises Houthis’ attacks on the kingdom, says FO.
Updated 02 Sep, 2020 09:27am
Foreign minister regrets India's imposition of ban on taking out Muharram processions in occupied Kashmir.
Updated 30 Aug, 2020 02:00pm
Says ties between Islamabad and Riyadh are long-standing, people-centric.
Updated 25 Aug, 2020 08:05am
Foreign minister says both sides understand Xi's visit will be of “extraordinary nature”, dates to be decided in coming meetings.
Updated 25 Aug, 2020 08:05am
FO spokesperson Zahid Chaudhri says Islamabad committed to sovereignty and territorial integrity of Saudi Arabia.
Updated 21 Aug, 2020 09:21am
“Our relations are very good. We are constantly in touch,” says premier.
Updated 19 Aug, 2020 06:39pm
Saudi statement says talks were also held on enhancing cooperation for security and stability in the region.
Updated 19 Aug, 2020 09:31am
“Military to military ties including training exchanges were focus of the meetings,” says ISPR.
Updated 18 Aug, 2020 08:22am
Visit comes amid strained ties between the two countries over policy towards occupied Kashmir.
Updated 17 Aug, 2020 10:00pm
Rashid says PML-N, PPP want to get an ‘NRO’ by using JUI-F chief.
Updated 16 Aug, 2020 09:03am
Saudi ambassador’s meetings are being seen as part of an effort to mobilise support for his country.
Published 15 Aug, 2020 09:23am
PML-Q leaders question FO’s diplomacy for ignoring the nature of the country’s relations with Saudi Arabia.
Updated 14 Aug, 2020 12:07pm
