{
  "id": 3687609,
  "title": "PM Shehbaz lauds Saudi envoy’s contribution to strengthening bilateral ties",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/pm-shehbaz-lauds-saudi-envoys-contribution-to-strengthening-bilateral",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T00:11:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Express Tribune - Pakistan",
    "slug": "the-express-tribune-pakistan",
    "url": "https://tribune.com.pk/story/2625994/pm-shehbaz-lauds-saudi-envoys-contribution-to-strengthening-bilateral-ties"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Thursday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif hosted a farewell call from Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, at the Prime Minister's House in Islamabad. The Prime Minister praised Ambassador Al-Malki for his \"outstanding contribution\" in strengthening the strong ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. He also conveyed his best wishes for the health and well-being of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia. Ambassador Al-Malki expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Shehbaz and the Pakistani government for the warmth, cooperation, and hospitality extended to him during his tenure. The Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan's appreciation for Saudi Arabia's support and pivotal role in regional peace and stability. The two leaders also discussed the potential for elevating economic ties between the two nations into a strategic partnership, in line with the vision of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman.",
  "summary": "Saudi ambassador describes his stay in Pakistan as a 'deeply memorable and rewarding experience'",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Trump submits Saudi nuclear deal to Congress and links pact to ties with Israel",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/trump-submits-saudi-nuclear-deal-to-congress-and-links-pact-to-ties",
        "published": "2026-08-26T18:47:35.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}