Sharif in Saudi Arabia for talks on ties, regional security

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Jeddah on Thursday for a three-day official visit, accompanied by Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir and a high-level delegation. He is scheduled to meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss bilateral ties and regional security, amid escalating West Asia tensions and Saudi-led efforts to secure Red Sea shipping lanes. The visit underscores Pakistan's strategic partnership with Riyadh.