Pakistan, Oct. 22 -- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif and newly appointed Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Rajeh Albugamy on Wednesday discussed measures to enhance bilateral trade, with a target of over Rs500 billion in exports of livestock, beef, poultry, mangoes, potatoes and shrimp to Saudi Arabia.

During a meeting here, the chief minister warmly welcomed the Saudi ambassador and congratulated him on assuming his diplomatic responsibilities. The two sides also discussed organising a PIVOT roadshow in Riyadh to attract investment in Punjab and explore opportunities to enhance exports of halal-certified food products to Saudi Arabia.

CM Maryam Nawaz said Punjab had immense potential to become a reliable supplier of livestock, ...