PM Shehbaz, COAS to visit Saudi Arabia from 26th

By Muhammad Saleh Zaafir

October 12, 2025

A collage showing PM Shehbaz Sharif (left) and COAS Field Marshal Asim Munir. — Reuters/ISPR/File

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir will undertake a three-day visit to Saudi Arabia from October 26, where they will have an important meeting with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Muhammed bin Salman.

This will be their first visit to the kingdom after the historic defence treaty signed between the two brotherly countries in September in Saudi capital. The leaders of the two strongest countries of the Muslim world are expected to discuss latest global situation, especially developments in Gaza.

They will also review the recent visits by top business delegations from the kingdom to Pakistan and their talks. Sources told The News here Saturday that Prime Minister Shehbaz and Field Marshal will be heading a big delegation of manufacturers, business and trade leaders who will be there to attend an international conference on investment and economic affairs. The CEOs of more than 500 renowned companies and leaders of several countries, global companies will be taking part in the conference.

The forum will provide an opportunity to share ideas and best practices, foster partnerships and deal making. The programme will feature the hallmarks of all Fortune live events: engaging content, impactful networking, meaningful takeaways, and the very best in curated activities, cuisine, and entertainment. The agenda will include discussion on shaping industries and work forces with generative AI

AI infrastructure investments, the building resilient, future-ready supply chains. Aligning sustainability goals with business priorities, navigating

geopolitical shifts and evolving global trade dynamics, uncovering emerging markets and new frontiers of economic growth, meeting global energy demands, gaining trust and leading in an era of uncertainty.

The conference will continue for three days. Prime Minister Shehbaz will renew invitation to the Crown Prince and Saudi Prime Minister Muhammed bin Salman to visit Pakistan.