3 d. ago PM appreciates Saudi Arabia’s role in Middle East peace, Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday praised the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for its ongoing efforts to promote peace in the Middle East and its significant role in facilitating the recent ceasefire understanding between Pakistan and India. The Prime Minister made these remarks during a meeting with the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia in Islamabad, […]

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7 d. ago Pakistan, Saudi Arabia join hands to boost digital tech and global connectivity

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have agreed to enhance cooperation in emerging technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital infrastructure. This development came during a high-level meeting between Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja and Saudi Minister for Communications and Information Technology Engineer Abdullah Al-Swaha. A major highlight of the talks was […]

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9 d. ago Muharram begins tomorrow: Ashura on july 6, govt plans strong security measures

The Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee has confirmed the sighting of the Muharram moon on Thursday evening. As a result, the new Islamic year 1447 AH will begin on Friday, June 27. This means Ashura — the 10th day of Muharram — will be observed on Sunday, July 6. Muharram marks the first month of the Islamic […]

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9 d. ago Muharram moon sighted in Saudi Arabia, marking start of Islamic year 1447 Hijri

RIYADH – The crescent moon of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, has been sighted in Saudi Arabia, officially marking the start of the new Islamic year 1447 Hijri. The announcement came after a meeting of the moon-sighting committees held in the Tamir region. This sighting confirms that Thursday will be observed as […]

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1 week ago Muharram moon sighted in Saudi Arabia, new Islamic year 1447 begins june 26

Saudi Arabia has officially sighted the Muharram moon, marking the beginning of the Islamic New Year 1447 Hijri on Wednesday, June 26, 2025. According to international media, the crescent moon was also sighted in other Gulf countries including UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain, where various events are planned to welcome the new year. The Saudi Hilal […]

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1 week ago Muharram 1447 Moon Sighted; New Islamic Year to Begin on Thursday

RIYADH – Muharram crescent moon has been sighted in Saudi Arabia today, and New Islamic Year starts on June 26

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1 week ago Muharram 2025 Moon Sighting: Ruet body convenes meeting on June 26

QUETTA – Pakistan’s apex moon sighting body Ruet-e-Hilal is scheduled to sight Muharram Moon on June 26 Thursday as Muslims

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1 week ago Pak PM Shehbaz reiterates all out support for Saudi sovereignty in phone call with MBS

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif assured all-out support to Saudi Arabia in an important call with Saudi Crown Prince

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1 week ago Muharram moon likely to be sighted on June 26, marks new Hijri year

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) has announced that the crescent moon of Muharram ul Haram 1447 is likely to be sighted on the evening of June 26, with the first day of the month and the new Hijri year expected to begin on June 27. According to Suparco’s forecast, the […]

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3 w. ago Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli aggression against Iran, calls for int’l intervention

RIYADH –  Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned Israel’s military strikes against the Islamic Republic of Iran, labeling the action a

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