{"id":504082,"date":"2025-09-21T09:17:56","date_gmt":"2025-09-21T04:17:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=504082"},"modified":"2025-09-21T09:17:56","modified_gmt":"2025-09-21T04:17:56","slug":"governor-lauds-pak-saudi-defense-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/governor-lauds-pak-saudi-defense-deal\/","title":{"rendered":"Governor lauds Pak-Saudi defense deal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>milestone<br \/>\n LAHORE<br \/>\nPunjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan on Saturday described the defense agreement signed between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman as a milestone at the global level, crediting Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir for his pivotal role in the accord.<br \/>\nHe expressed these views while addressing a ceremony held here to mark the 95th National Day of Saudi Arabia at the invitation of Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Abdul Maliki.<br \/>\nThe governor congratulated the Saudi people on their National Day, joined the Saudi envoy in the traditional national dance, and highlighted the growing strength of Pakistan-Saudi relations.<br \/>\n\u201cSaudi Arabia has always stood with Pakistan in difficult times, whether during floods, earthquakes, or other natural calamities,\u201d he remarked.<br \/>\nSardar Saleem Haider said the defense pact ensured that aggression against either country would be treated as aggression against both. He added that Pakistan was proud of its role in safeguarding the Haramain Sharifain.<br \/>\nHe said the recent visit of President Asif Ali Zardari to China would yield significant benefits, as past engagements with Beijing had strengthened bilateral ties. He recalled China\u2019s steadfast support for Pakistan during the Indo-Pak war, describing the country as a time-tested friend.<br \/>\nThe governor also praised Pakistan People\u2019s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari\u2019s efforts on the diplomatic front, stating that his leadership at international forums, including in Saudi Arabia, helped enhance Pakistan\u2019s global image and restore the value of the green passport.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>milestone LAHORE Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan on Saturday described the defense agreement signed between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman as a milestone at the global level, crediting Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir for his pivotal role in the accord. 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