{"id":5092,"date":"2026-06-19T18:04:36","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T18:04:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldwatchalert.com\/?p=5092"},"modified":"2026-06-19T18:04:37","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T18:04:37","slug":"pakistan-ksa-set-to-sign-comprehensive-economic-package-pm-shehbaz-tells-crown-prince","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldwatchalert.com\/?p=5092","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan, KSA Set to Sign Comprehensive Economic Package, PM Shehbaz Tells Crown Prince"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are ready to finalize and sign a comprehensive economic package under the patronage of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, marking another significant step in strengthening bilateral ties.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The prime minister made the remarks during a warm and cordial telephone conversation with the Saudi crown prince, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister\u2019s Office (PMO).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the call, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on the signing of the historic Islamabad Peace Deal and praised Saudi Arabia\u2019s continued support for regional stability and economic cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The two leaders reviewed the state of bilateral relations and reaffirmed their commitment to further enhancing economic, strategic, and investment partnerships between the two brotherly countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have significantly expanded cooperation in recent years. 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