Pakistan is strengthening its economic and strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia as it seeks to navigate a severe financial crisis. Following a high-level visit by a Saudi delegation to Islamabad, both nations have committed to fast-tracking an initial $5 billion investment package, part of a larger $25 billion roadmap. These investments focus on key sectors such as energy, mining, and agriculture. Pakistan’s Special Investment Facilitation Council, which includes military leadership, aims to provide a stable environment for these projects as the country works toward long-term economic recovery.
- Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan led a high-level delegation to Islamabad to discuss expanding economic cooperation and investment opportunities.
- The visit follows a recent agreement to fast-track an initial $5 billion investment, which is part of a broader $25 billion roadmap for Saudi capital in Pakistan.
- Key sectors targeted for investment include mining, minerals, agriculture, energy, and information technology.
- Pakistan has established the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), involving both civilian and military leadership, to streamline the investment process for foreign partners.
- The deepening ties are viewed as essential for Pakistan’s economic stability as the country faces high inflation and requires significant foreign exchange reserves.
- Saudi Arabia’s interest aligns with its Vision 2030 program, which seeks to diversify its economy and expand its geopolitical influence in South Asia.
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Saudi wont attack India no matter what so Pakistan is not winning here and they do this just for money….😳😳
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You can ask common people claiming the govt for high prices of goods, petroleum, oil, even vegetables.
Army and chief of army is versatile in Pakistan, they take every decision for Pakistan without sharing decision with people, always lobbying for West and USA policies in the region.
The Economy is collapsing and the govt is sinking in debt of IMF and Gulf Nations like KSA. These are all false of Pakistani state.
Pakistan…. Madina… Makkah…. Security…. Saudi Arabia… Islam…. First. You understand.
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Why there no straight people in Pakistan. According to hina bloch 80 percentage people are gay and 20 percentage are bisexual😮
Mercenary army of Munir is always ready to serve the highest bidder and indulge in corruption in their own country.
Saudi is weak needs protection,
Pakistan is poor needs money. The end
Saudi arabia was quiet everytime afghanistan attacked pakistan.
Pakistan's announced 12 billions to purchase China weapons.
Fund breakdown:
Saudi 5 billions
Qatar 5 billions
Pakistan 2 billions
Well, that's because Saudi Arabia is Pakistan's personal bank for heavens sake, and they supply thousands of workers to Saudi Arabia in jobs that Saudi's don't want….I'm NY Toms very British/Brazilian future wife MD, 4th Guardian
Very successful foreign policy of Shahbaz Sharif.
International importance, economic development and military alliance
Pakistan was arguably created as a strategic "pivot" for Western powers to control South Asia and the Middle East. From the Cold War to the War on Terror, the US used this alliance to check India, China, and Russia—often at the cost of regional stability.
The tide is shifting. While Pakistani generals profited from US aid during the Afghan war, India’s rise as an economic and military powerhouse (with S-400s and Rafales) has changed the game. Recent escalations like "Operation Sindoor" and the strike near Kirana Hills showed that India can now bypass Western pressure to protect its interests.
Now, with Trump-era policies pushing India closer to Russia and France through new military-basing pacts, the old "pivot" strategy is failing. Pakistan is being forced into new roles (like the Saudi defense pact) to suit US interests against Iran, while India has moved toward true strategic independence. The era of Western-controlled South Asian geopolitics is ending.
Pakistan is basically caught in a fight between daddy and sugar daddy. 😂😂
Depends for security on USA is not enough but Pakistan can help😂😂😂😂😂
What a joke
The main point. Pakistan did not want to actually defend saudi in practise or attack iran. Thats basically why they were desperate to mediate the peace talks.
Privilege , money and safe heaven for corrupt politician and so called pakistan army generals. Nothing for pakistan and Pakistani people .
Very soon pak is going to be included in the middle east very soon
Because trump son in law has invested in both countries
Hey Iran targeted US bases, Israel attacked Saudi Arabia. You guys know that, yet fail to say it!
DW Germany have a lot of Indian follower that why indan lot of comment from India because Pakistan mention but why not cowpook mention about Indian
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Beenish Javaid knows nothing about. Only to save her 60k€ salary she says every wrong thing to malign pakistan because what her bosses want to hear.
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Low Cast hindu 🕉️Shudar is very upset in comment section😂
Meanwhile 100 million Pakistanis have no toilets
Misinformation is the name of the game. Viewer has no option but to go on viewing the biased views of the politically partisan media houses.
These are ties to pay loans to UAE. And they’re trying to play a double game with Iran. No Pakistani soldier went to SA when Iran was firing on them
You mean you beg for money in Saudi Arabia.
Pakistanis can't help Saudi Arabia militarily.
Their pathetic Chinese weapons are useless.
Pakistan is a nation that has no money.
You need a new expert on Pakistan. Clearly.
Curious to find out where the idea, that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia should be 'drifting apart' originates from
Narinder Surrender 6-0 👯
Pakistan wants unlimited free buffet without doing a thing 😂 just by launching hypersonic condemnation and supporting statements 😂
A few days ago she was going on about the close relationship Pakistan has with Iran. Again, it is no different to when they had excellent relationship with the Taliban and were also helping the US defeat the Taliban. Trump called Pakis deceitful not very long ago, soon Iran and Saudi will. Not that it matters because they have always been proud of making money by putting their geostrategic advantage to good use.
Love you Pakistan and soudi Arabia
It’s the speciality of Pakistan to play both sides.
Pakistan power is unmatched many big nations combine do not have that much military power and nuclear power like Pakistan.
This lady is also struggling and juggling with words to save Pakistan to avoid conflict with Iran and be good to Saudi at the same time. It's like traveling on two boats simultaneously.
Poor analogy
All fighter jets from China