{
  "id": 14954887,
  "title": "Pakistan stands with Saudi Arabia to safeguard its sovereignty, territorial integrity: PM",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/pakistan-stands-with-saudi-arabia-to-safeguard-its-sovereignty",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-16T12:11:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40444552/pakistan-stands-with-saudi-arabia-to-safeguard-its-sovereignty-territorial-integrity-pm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia, affirming Pakistan's commitment to safeguarding the kingdom's sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity. The Prime Minister spoke with the newly arrived Saudi Arabian Ambassador, Dr. Rajeh Tami Albugamy, in Islamabad. Dr. Albugamy conveyed a message from the Saudi leadership, expressing concern over recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, which had resulted in loss of life and injuries to Pakistanis. The Prime Minister emphasized the historical friendship between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, highlighting the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement and the Makkah Joint Defence Alliance as pivotal in their alliance. He noted the significant strides in relations between the two nations in recent years and reiterated Pakistan's dedication to enhancing cooperation across various sectors. The Prime Minister also expressed gratitude to Saudi Arabia for its continuous support to Pakistan, both economically and financially, and wished the ambassador every success in his role, assuring full support and cooperation in further strengthening their long-standing fraternal ties.",
  "summary": "Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday reaffirmed that Pakistan stands shoulder to shoulder with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in safeguarding its sovereignty, security and territorial integrity. He was talking to newly arrived Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Dr Rajeh Tami Albugamy, who called on him in Islamabad. The prime minister strongly condemned the recent escalation in Houthi…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Threats by Yemen's Houthis to hit Saudi Arabia again rattle Gulf bourses",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/threats-by-yemens-houthis-to-hit-saudi-arabia-again-rattle-gulf",
        "published": "2026-10-15T14:26:26.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}