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The Saudi-Pakistan relationship is among the deepest and strongest in the Islamic world. Since Pakistan’s independence in 1947, the two nations have been bound by religion, culture and strategic interests. Over more than seven decades, the partnership has gone beyond political and religious support, evolving into economic cooperation, investment, and major strategic projects. This reflects the fact that Riyadh and Islamabad are moving steadily toward broader horizons amid regional and international transformations.

In the early years of Pakistan’s establishment, Saudi Arabia was among the first countries to recognize the new state and extend political and humanitarian support that helped strengthen its foundations. In 1951, the two sides signed the Treaty of Friendship, which became the official framework for bilateral cooperation. Since then, Saudi Arabia has remained strongly present in Pakistan through cultural and urban development projects, such as the “Saudabad” project in Karachi. To this day, major cities and streets in Pakistan are........

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