ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar met with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan in Davos, PM Kakar’s office said on Thursday, adding the two figures reviewed “regional developments” at the meeting.
The meeting between the Saudi foreign minister and PM Kakar took place on the sidelines of the 54th World Economic Forum (WEF) summit in Davos, according to PM Kakar’s office.
It occurred hours after Pakistan said it had targeted “terrorist hideouts” in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchistan province after Tehran this week conducted an airstrike against alleged militants in Pakistan’s southwest.
“The Prime Minister underlined the strategic importance of close brotherly relations between Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, rooted in common cultural heritage and shared interests. He emphasized that Pakistan’s desire to deepen bilateral engagement including through trade, investment and people-to-people exchanges,” PM Kakar’s office said in a statement.
“The two sides also reviewed regional developments. Prime Minister Kakar noted that close brotherly relations between the two countries were a factor of regional stability.”
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have deep cultural, defense and economic ties, deeply rooted in history and religion.
PM Kakar appreciated the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and underlined the highest esteem the people of Pakistan held for the leadership and the people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, his office said.
The Pakistan premier arrived in Switzerland on Sunday to attend the 54th WEF summit, where he was scheduled to attend three thematic events, including ‘Preventing An Era of Global Conflict,’ ‘Restoring Faith in the Global System,’ and ‘Preventing Economic Fracture.’
But, Pakistan’s foreign ministry said the prime minister had cut short his visit and would return to Islamabad by Thursday night.
“He has decided to cut short his visit in view of the ongoing developments,” foreign ministry spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said at a press briefing.
Nuclear-armed Pakistan and the neighboring Iran are both battling simmering insurgencies along their sparsely populated border regions.
The cross-border attacks add to multiple crises across the Middle East, with Israel waging a war against Hamas in Gaza and Houthi rebels in Yemen attacking commercial vessels in the Red Sea.
Pakistan PM, Saudi FM review ‘regional developments’ at Davos meeting
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Pakistan PM, Saudi FM review ‘regional developments’ at Davos meeting
- The meeting comes hours after Pakistan airstrikes targeted ‘terrorist hideouts’ inside Iran
- The cross-border attacks by Iran, Pakistan this week add to multiple crises across Middle East
Pakistan sets up pavilion to showcase safety solutions at Intersec 2026 in Dubai
- Intersec 2026 features exhibitors from over 60 countries, with more than 1,400 companies and an expected turnout of over 50,000 trade visitors
- The exhibition provides an ideal opportunity for Pakistani firms to explore global markets, establish linkages and expand footprint, official says
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has set up a dedicated pavilion at Intersec 2026 in Dubai to showcase its security and safety solutions, its Press Information Department (PID) said on Monday, highlighting the country’s growing capabilities in surveillance systems and emergency response equipment.
The 27th edition of Intersec, one of the world’s largest business exhibitions for security, safety and fire protection, is being held on Jan. 12-14 at the Dubai World Trade Center.
Intersec 2026 features exhibitors from over 60 countries, with more than 1,400 companies and an expected turnout of over 50,000 trade visitors, according to its organizers.
Hussain Muhammad, consul-general of Pakistan, inaugurated the country’s pavilion at the exhibition along with Trade and Investment Counsellor Ali Zeb Khan, according to the PID.
“This year, six Pakistani companies are participating in the exhibition under the auspices of the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) to showcase their products and services,” the PID said in a statement.
Pakistan’s participation in the event comes at a time when Islamabad, currently bolstered by a $7 billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) program, has been making efforts to enhance trade with various countries in the region as well as to attract foreign investment to revive its over $400 billion economy.
International platforms such as Intersec are vital to highlighting Pakistan’s export potential to the United Arab Emirates, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) markets, and beyond.
“Pakistan’s participation in global exhibitions like Intersec underscores the country’s commitment to strengthening trade ties and showcasing its industrial and technological capabilities in the safety sector,” Consul-General Muhammad was quoted as saying.
“Such events provide an ideal opportunity for Pakistani companies to explore international markets, establish business linkages, and expand their global footprint.”
