--- title: "Punjab Chief Minister meets new Saudi Ambassador, discusses trade targets" description: "Most outlets led with the meeting between Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif and newly appointed Saudi Ambassador Dr Rajeh Albugamy, focusing on the discussion of expanding bilateral trade. Several reports highlighted the specific export targets, with some mentioning a Rs500 billion goal and others noting an equivalent of $1.8 billion in food exports. While most coverage emphasized the economic cooperation, one outlet also mentioned reaffirming support for Saudi security and the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/15629-new-saudi-envoy-dr-rajeh-calls-on-punjab-cm-maryam site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Punjab Chief Minister meets new Saudi Ambassador, discusses trade targets pakistan · updated 22 Oct 2026, 10:54 AM PKT · 21–22 Oct 2026 · 9 articles from 9 outlets **HarZaviya summary** — how 9 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets led with the meeting between Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif and newly appointed Saudi Ambassador Dr Rajeh Albugamy, focusing on the discussion of expanding bilateral trade. Several reports highlighted the specific export targets, with some mentioning a Rs500 billion goal and others noting an equivalent of $1.8 billion in food exports. While most coverage emphasized the economic cooperation, one outlet also mentioned reaffirming support for Saudi security and the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement. ## Same story from 9 outlets Each outlet's own headline, most recent first — read any at its source. - **Daily Times** — [Punjab targets Rs 500bn in exports to Saudi Arabia](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1570521/punjab-targets-rs-500bn-in-exports-to-saudi-arabia/) · 22 Oct 2026, 10:54 AM PKT > Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif and newly appointed Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Rajeh Albugamy on Wednesday discussed measures to enhance bilateral trade, with a target of over Rs500 billion in exports of livestock, beef, poultry, mangoes, potatoes and shrimp to Saudi Arabia. During a meeting here, the chief minister warmly welcomed the Saudi […] - **Business Recorder** — [Punjab CM, Saudi envoy discuss opportunities for bilateral cooperation](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40445327/punjab-cm-saudi-envoy-discuss-opportunities-for-bilateral-cooperation) · 22 Oct 2026, 5:53 AM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif had meeting with newly appointed Saudi Amb-assador to Pakistan Dr Rajeh Albugamy and warmly welcomed him, congratulating him on assuming his diplomatic responsibilities. The chief minister appreciated the ambassador’s diplomatic services and expressed gratitude to the Saudi leadership for its economic and financial assistance to Pakistan. She de... - **Dunya News** — [Punjab targets over $1.8billion in food exports to Saudi Arabia](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Business/978979-punjab-targets-over-18billion-in-food-exports-to-saudi-arabia) · 22 Oct 2026, 4:42 AM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > The remarks came during CM Sharif’s meeting with Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Pakistan Dr. Rajeh Albugamy, which was focused on bilateral relations and expanding cooperation between the two countries - **The Nation** — [Punjab, Saudi Arabia set Rs500b export target](https://www.nation.com.pk/22-Oct-2026/punjab-saudi-arabia-set-rs500b-export-target) · 22 Oct 2026, 1:35 AM PKT · 96% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE - Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif and newly appointed Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Rajeh Albugamy have discussed expanding bilateral trade, with a target of more than Rs500 billion in exports of livestock, beef, poultry, mangoes, potatoes and shrimp to Saudi Arabia. - **Pakistan Today** — [CM Maryam reaffirms support for Saudi security, targets Rs500b-plus exports](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/10/21/cm-maryam-reaffirms-support-for-saudi-security-targets-rs500b-plus-exports) · 21 Oct 2026, 10:10 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz reaffirms Pakistan’s support for Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and security, hails the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement and targets over Rs500 billion in exports of livestock, beef, poultry, mangoes, potatoes and shrimp while discussing investment and stronger bilateral ties. - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Pakistan’s Punjab targets over $1.8 billion in food exports to Saudi Arabia](https://www.arabnews.pk/pakistan/pakistans-punjab-targets-over-18-billion-in-food-exports-to-saudi-arabia-3004835) · 21 Oct 2026, 6:29 PM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing - **Abb Takk News** — [Punjab, Saudi Arabia agree on Rs500bn export target as Maryam meets new Envoy](https://abbtakk.tv/punjab-saudi-arabia-agree-on-rs500bn-export-target-as-maryam-meets-new-envoy/) · 21 Oct 2026, 4:44 PM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif and newly appointed Saudi Ambassador Dr Rajeh Albugamy have discussed expanding bilateral trade, attracting Saudi investment to Punjab and strengthening cooperation in food exports, tourism and other economic sectors. The meeting took place in Lahore on Wednesday, where Maryam Nawaz welcomed the Saudi... - **24 News HD** — [New Saudi envoy Dr Rajeh calls on Punjab CM Maryam](https://www.24newshd.tv/21-Oct-2026/new-saudi-envoy-dr-rajeh-calls-punjab-cm-maryam) · 21 Oct 2026, 3:43 PM PKT · 66% identical wording to the newest filing > Newly appointed Saudi Ambassador Dr Rajeh Albugamy met with Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif in Lahore on Wednesday, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. - **Pakistan Observer** — [Newly appointed Saudi Ambassador Dr Rajeh Tami Albugamy calls on CM Maryam in Lahore](https://pakobserver.net/newly-appointed-saudi-ambassador-dr-rajeh-tami-albugamy-calls-on-cm-maryam-in-lahore/) · 21 Oct 2026, 2:33 PM PKT · 63% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE – Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif met newly appointed Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Rajeh Tami Albugamy and… ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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