13 h. ago Saudi crown prince will visit Trump on Nov 18: White House official

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will be at the White House on November 18 for an official working visit with United States President Donald Trump, a White House official said on Monday. The visit comes as Trump pushes Saudi Arabia to join the list of nations that have joined the Abraham Accords. In […]

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3 d. ago India wants to keep us ‘busy’ on eastern, western fronts: Kh Asif

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Saturday that India wanted to keep Pakistan busy and engaged on the eastern and western fronts amid tensions with Kabul and New Delhi. Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed early on Friday morning to continue a ceasefire between the two countries following a rapid deterioration of ties and a brief conflict […]

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4 d. ago Saudi Arabia shortens Umrah visa validity to 30 days before entry

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced new amendments to the Umrah visa regulations, under which visas will now be automatically cancelled 30 days after issuance if the pilgrim has not entered the Kingdom within that period, Al Arabiya reported. The new policy, which takes effect next week, reduces the visa […]

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4 d. ago Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to extend ceasefire after tense border clashes

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Afghanistan early on Friday agreed to continue a ceasefire following a sharp deterioration of bilateral ties and deadly border skirmishes earlier this month. The breakthrough came during a second round of talks in Istanbul, mediated by Türkiye and Qatar, after earlier negotiations had collapsed in a stalemate over Pakistan’s demand for action […]

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5 d. ago Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to continue ceasefire as Istanbul talks gain traction

Next high-level meeting set for November 6 to finalise peace framework Joint mechanism to monitor the ceasefire and penalize violations agreed in principle Türkiye, Qatar praised for mediating breakthrough after week-long stalemate   ISLAMABAD/ISTANBUL: Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed early Friday morning to extend the ongoing ceasefire, marking a cautious step toward de-escalation after weeks of […]

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5 d. ago At Launch of 4th Phase of Laptop Scheme, PM vows to build a ‘tech

PM Shehbaz launches Youth Laptop Scheme 2025 with slogan ‘Pakistan’s Future Belongs to Its Empowered Youth’ Says Rs500b earmarked for youth education, skills, and empowerment, terming 2025 a milestone year for digital learning and innovation Reveals Saudi Arabia to train Pakistani youth in AI, IT, and modern trades, saying Pakistan’s youth will be partners in […]

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5 d. ago Saudi Arabia to train Pakistani students in AI, says PM Shehbaz

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that Pakistani students will soon receive free training in Artificial Intelligence (AI) from Saudi Arabia. Speaking at the launch of the Prime Minister’s Youth Laptop Scheme 2025 in Islamabad, he said one lakh laptops are being distributed purely on merit to support the country’s most talented youth. The prime […]

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6 d. ago Shehbaz returns after securing major economic deal with Saudi Arabia

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif returned to Islamabad on Wednesday after completing a successful official visit to Saudi Arabia, where he held high-level discussions to strengthen bilateral ties. His visit marked a key step toward advancing Pakistan’s economic agenda and expanding cooperation with the Kingdom across multiple sectors, including investment, energy, and infrastructure. The visit […]

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6 d. ago Pakistan urges halt to Gaza ceasefire breaches after Israel kills 100

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has condemned Israel’s renewed air strikes on Gaza that killed more than 100 Palestinians this week, calling the assault a “flagrant breach” of international law and the recently agreed ceasefire. In a statement on Wednesday, the Foreign Office said the attacks represented a “clear violation” of the truce and urged global powers to […]

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7 d. ago Pakistan, KSA launch economic cooperation framework to boost ties

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Tuesday launched the Economic Cooperation Framework, which is based on their shared economic interests and reaffirms their desire to strengthen trade and investment relations. The decision to launch the framework was taken during a Monday meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on the […]

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7 d. ago Pakistan, Saudi Arabia ‘unfurl landmark ECF’ to deepen trade, investment, and strategic ties

Framework signals new era of economic partnership between Islamabad and Riyadh Initiative focuses on key sectors—energy, IT, mining, tourism, agriculture, and food security High-impact joint projects under study, including electricity interconnection and energy cooperation Information Minister Tarar hails move as ‘historic milestone’ in Pak-Saudi relations PM Shehbaz underscores reforms, digitization, and climate resilience at FII9 […]

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7 d. ago Saudi Arabia to build world’s first ‘Sky Stadium’ for 2034 FIFA World Cup

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has unveiled plans to build the world’s first-ever “Sky Stadium” as part of its bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup. The groundbreaking project is set to be part of the NEOM mega-city development and aims to be a monumental step in the country’s ambitions to become a global sports powerhouse. […]

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8 d. ago KSA announces $1bn oil facility, $5bn deposit rollover as PM lands in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia has decided to lend a helping hand to Pakistan once again by providing a $1 billion oil facility during the ongoing fiscal year 2025-26, while also rolling over $5 billion in deposits, the Finance Ministry confirmed on Monday. According to finance officials, the $1 billion oil facility is equivalent to around Rs290 billion. […]

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8 d. ago PM Shehbaz leaves for Saudi Arabia to attend Future Investment Initiative

ISLAMABAD — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif departed for Saudi Arabia on Monday to represent Pakistan at the Ninth Edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII9) in Riyadh, according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office. The visit comes at the invitation of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The premier is leading a high-level […]

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9 d. ago Pakistan exposes Indian media’s false claims on Saudi defence pact

Pakistan has firmly dismissed the baseless propaganda spread by Indian media outlets regarding the recent defence cooperation agreement between Islamabad and Riyadh. The Ministry of Information stated that Indian reports aimed to create regional instability by spreading fabricated stories about Pakistan’s military commitments to Saudi Arabia. Officials clarified that such misinformation was part of a […]

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1 week ago Pakistan eyes verifiable counterterror mechanism as second round of talks with Afghanistan opens in Istanbul

Istanbul round seeks to operationalise Doha ceasefire through concrete monitoring framework Pakistan pushes Afghan Taliban for time-bound, verifiable action against TTP sanctuaries Khawaja Asif warns of ‘open war’ if peace initiative collapses ISLAMABAD/ISTANBUL: A crucial second round of Pakistan–Afghanistan talks opened in Istanbul on Saturday, with Islamabad pushing for the establishment of a “concrete and […]

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1 week ago Ali Pervez Malik invites global investors to explore Pakistan’s $6 trillion mineral potential

ISLAMABAD – Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Resources, Ali Pervez Malik, promoted Pakistan’s mineral investment opportunities during the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) 2025 in Sydney, Australia. Meeting with officials from Saudi Arabia, Sweden, and France, Malik highlighted Pakistan’s vast untapped mineral reserves, estimated at $6 trillion, including copper, gold, lithium, coal, […]

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1 week ago Pakistan along with 14 nations slams Israeli bid to annex West Bank

Joint statement condemns Tel Aviv’s move as a ‘flagrant breach’ of international law Countries including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar and Turkiye join Pakistan in denouncing Israel’s annexation attempt Statement cites UNSC Resolution 2334 rejecting all demographic or territorial alterations in occupied Palestine. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, along with 14 other nations, on Thursday strongly condemned Israel’s attempt […]

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1 week ago KSA outlaws recruitment, work permit fees on domestic workers

Saudi Arabia has banned employers from charging any fees to their domestic workers, including for recruitment and work permits, setting maximum penalties of a fine worth 20,000 riyals (SR) and a three-year ban on hiring, according to Saudi Gazette. The Saudi outlet reported on Monday that employers were banned from “charging any fees from their […]

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1 week ago Riyadh outlaws recruitment and work permit fees on domestic workers

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has banned employers from charging domestic workers any fees for recruitment, work permits or residency documents, introducing penalties of up to 20,000 Saudi riyals and a three-year ban on hiring for violations. According to the Saudi Gazette, the new provisions were included in the “Guide to the Rights and Obligations of Domestic […]

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