Few rivalries have tested Islamabad’s diplomatic agility as consistently as that between Iran and Saudi Arabia. Within days of engaging Iranian leadership on regional developments, the prime minister travelled to Saudi Arabia for consultations with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Pakistan’s ties with Saudi Arabia are deep, institutionalized and historically resilient. Millions of Pakistani expatriates live and work in Saudi Arabia, sending home remittances that form a critical pillar of the national economy. Pakistan’s economic vulnerabilities heighten its reliance on Gulf partners, particularly Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Source: The Patriot March 14, 2026 21:04 UTC