LAHORE, 23 October, 2026 (Ghufran): President Asif Ali Zardari visited the Saudi-Pakistan Real Estate Expo (SPREX) in Lahore on Thursday, highlighting the importance of strengthening economic cooperation and promoting investment between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Upon arrival, the President was received by Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan and Dr Gohar Ejaz, a member of the Saudi-Pakistan Business Council. During the visit, he was briefed on participating companies, their projects and investment opportunities in Pakistan’s real estate sector. The expo features prominent Saudi real estate and investment companies, with participation from Prince Mansour bin Mohammed Al Saud, Chairman of the Saudi-Pakistan Business Council, and Abdul Aziz Al-Ashrafi, Vice Chairman of the Council. Saudi companies are exploring investment opportunities in Pakistan while showcasing projects in Makkah and Madinah to attract investors and promote cross-border investment. Addressing the occasion, President Zardari emphasised the need to translate the longstanding and brotherly relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia into stronger economic partnerships, increased investment and mutually beneficial business opportunities. He reiterated that Saudi Arabia has consistently stood by Pakistan during difficult times, reflecting the enduring friendship and strategic partnership between the two countries. The President appreciated the organisers’ efforts to bring the Pakistani and Saudi business communities together, noting that such initiatives could attract foreign direct investment, encourage private-sector collaboration and foster long-term economic partnerships. He observed that the participation of prominent Saudi business groups offered promising opportunities for cooperation, investment and joint ventures, while underscoring the importance of providing a supportive and investor-friendly environment to facilitate foreign investment in Pakistan. On the occasion, the newly designed uniforms for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) cabin crew were also displayed.