A 6 billion dollar aid package is on its way to Pakistan - from Saudi Arabia.

The deal came as Pakistan's Prime Minister ..

Imran Khan ... attended a Saudi investment conference That's the show that's been boycotted by several other world leaders - after the death of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi... at the Saudi embassy in Istanbul.

While the Saudi package is sweet relief for Pakistan's ailiing economy - the country's finance ministry also told Reuters on Wednesday ... they'll still be seeking more help And that's something newly minted leader Imran Khan said he would never do As Reuters Drazen Jorgic explains.

(SOUNDBITE) (English) DRAZEN JORGIC, REUTERS CORRESPONDENT, SAYING: "Imran Khan chastised the previous government for seeking an IMF bailout in 2013, and he vowed to never what he called - beg for money from the IMF.

However, he has inherited a troublesome economy with a local currency in freefall and growth slowing down.

He seems to have no choice but to turn to the IMF.

However he is also keen to seek support from what he calls 'friendly countries', which in the past has meant China and Saudi Arabia." The Saudi package will be made up of 3 billion dollars in support for Pakistan's currency for one year - and a loan worth another 3 billion... over time.

Imran Khan is set to lead a delegation to China... in November - where it's thought he will seek more help ... from Beijing.