Army chief General Syed Asim Munir held a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday, where the two discussed a range of issues, including national security, military operations, and foreign relations.

The meeting, which took place in Islamabad, saw the chief of army staff brief the premier on various issues, particularly his recent visit to Saudi Arabia.

Sources revealed that Prime Minister Sharif expressed satisfaction with the state of Pakistan-Saudi relations. Discussions also centred on the outcomes of ongoing intelligence-based operations against terrorism.

The meeting delved into the professional and operational matters of the Pakistan Army. Both leaders also exchanged views on the overall national and internal security situation of the country.

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The meeting took place before the scheduled Apex Committee meeting of the Special Investment Facilitation Council.

Chairing the meeting later, lauding the "extraordinary efforts" of the military leadership in ensuring the success of the council and attracting foreign investors through streamlined processes, Prime Minister Sharif acknowledged the provision of a 'single window' facility to investors from foreign countries.

He also highlighted the importance of fostering cooperation between the federal and provincial governments under this initiative. He highlighted that the Apex Committee worked effectively and efficiently during the caretaker government also.

PM Sharif said it was a welcome development for everyone to come together to deal with the economic challenges facing the country. "In the current situation, it is the need of the hour for everyone to sit together," he stressed.