ISLAMABAD, June 20 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Friday, during which both leaders agreed to finalise and sign a comprehensive economic package between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, according to the Prime Minister's Office.

During the call, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral economic cooperation and expressed satisfaction over the current trajectory of relations between Islamabad and Riyadh. The two leaders also emphasised continued coordination in the coming weeks.

The PMO statement said that the prime minister appreciated Saudi Arabia's support for Pakistan's diplomatic efforts related to the recently signed "Islamabad MoU," whi...