Pakistan, Oct. 8 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has pledged to strengthen Pakistan's relationship with Saudi Arabia through increased business and investment cooperation. He made these remarks while addressing the Pakistan-Saudi Joint Business Council in Islamabad. He said Saudi Arabia has always stood by Pakistan in every challenge. Now, he added, both countries must move beyond goodwill and focus on economic growth together.

The prime minister shared that he first visited Saudi Arabia in the late 1960s and has made several trips since. However, he described his recent visit to Riyadh as truly unique. He praised the unwavering love shown by Saudi leaders toward Pakistan. He emphasized that Saudi Arabia's commitment to Pakistan has rem...