Saudi King and Crown Prince Condole Kuwait
In a heartfelt gesture of solidarity, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed their deepest condolences to the Emir of Kuwait on Monday following the passing of Sheikh More »
Putin and Abbas Discuss Gaza Crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday during Abbas’ visit to Russia. Arriving on Monday, Abbas aims to discuss the ongoing Gaza conflict with More »
Saudi Arabia Voices Strong Support for Gaza Peace Initiatives
Saudi Arabia has firmly aligned itself with the recent joint statement made by President Joe Biden of the United States, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt, and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, More »
Saudi Crown Prince, US Secretary of Defense discuss troop deployment
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Wednesday from the US Secretary of Defense during which they discussed ongoing arrangements to send US troops of a More »
Saudi Energy Minister confirms restoration of Kingdom’s gas production capacity
:: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy confirmed on Wednesday the restoration of production capacity, affirming the Kingdom’s position as a reliable energy supplier in the global market. The energy minister, Prince Abdulaziz More »
Tag Archives: Pakistan
Perera punishes Pakistan with bat and ball
HAMBANTOTA, Sri Lanka: Thisara Perera smashed 65 off 36 balls and then grabbed three wickets as Sri Lanka thumped Pakistan by 77 runs in the second one-dayer on Tuesday to level the three-match series 1-1. Sri Lanka recovered from 194-6
Pakistan’s prime minister meets army chief amid crisis
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif met the country’s powerful army chief on Tuesday as a political deadlock over mass protests to demand the government’s resignation showed no signs of resolution. Pakistan has been gripped by peaceful anti-government protests demanding
Deadlock continues as Sharif, opposition refuse to budge
ISLAMABAD: Political deadlock in Pakistan continued on Sunday as protesters refused to budge while Nawaz Sharif tried to rally support from allies against resignation demands. Cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan and populist cleric Tahirul- Qadri have led thousands of support- ers demonstrating
Baghdad warns buyers of “ISIS oil”
Crude sold by extremist group finding its way to Pakistan, says source Baghdad : Iraq has warned buyers of crude oil that any unauthorized oil purchases made from its territory could be used to fund activities by the extremist militant
Zardari: Sharif need not resign
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif tried on Saturday to rally political support from rival and former President Asif Ali Zardari as protests demanding his resignation continued in front of the country’s Parliament. Imran Khan and Tahirul-Qadri have led thousands
Talks resume to end Pakistan political drama
ISLAMABAD: The party of Pakistani opposition politician Imran Khan said Friday it was resuming talks with the government aimed at ending tense protests, even as it submitted the resignations of 34 lawmakers from parliament. Former cricketer Khan and populist cleric
New Islamabad police chief ordered to tackle anti-govt marchers
ISLAMABAD: Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan told his supporters on Thursday that the government had removed the Islamabad police chief for not using force against him, and warned the new police chief Khalid Khattak not to follow orders
The Indo-Pak express
Suddenly, it looks like Bollywood is the place, where the now-on, now-off India-Pakistan relations is digging its heels in. Bollywood’s star power is luring some Pakistani stars, after a line of Pak singers, who had made an impact on Indian
Pakistan shows mix reaction toward Imran Khan’s call for Civil Disobedience
A smooth transition of government took place through electoral process last year when Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) handed over the government to Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N) that won by majority. Soon after the votes were counted, many parties
Pak anti-govt protesters march on parliament
ISLAMABAD — Thousands of anti-government protesters armed with wire cutters and backed by cranes marched on Pakistan’s parliament Thursday, planning to remove barriers blocking them from soldiers guarding the seat of the country’s government. Pakistani television channels showed live footage
Imran Khan plans march on Islamabad’s ‘Red Zone’
PTI lawmakers to quit seats in NA, 3 provinces ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s opposition leader Imran Khan said on Monday he plans to lead demonstrations into the capital’s central “Red Zone”, a heavily protected area and home to major government offices
Shaharyar Khan elected as Pakistan cricket chief
LAHORE — Former diplomat Shaharyar Khan was Monday elected Pakistan’s cricket chief for a three-year term, a move aimed at ending a 14-month leadership tussle which has left the governing body in disarray. Khan, 80, becomes the 30th chairman of
Pakistan protest leader Khan calls for show of strength
Pakistani opposition politician Imran Khan, who is leading one of two large anti-government demonstrations in the capital, has called on followers to show their strength on Sunday as he tries to force the government to resign. Khan, a former international
Imran Khan calls for ‘civil disobedience’ movement in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Imran Khan has called on thousands of protesters rallying in Islamabad to launch a civil disobedience movement against the government, as a leading religious scholar said that only a “revolution” would bring about change. “There is only one
Herath wrecks Pakistan again
COLOMBO — Sri Lanka stepped closer to giving former captain Mahela Jayawardene a winning farewell after Rangana Herath skittled Pakistan once more in the second Test in Colombo Sunday. Pakistan, set a series-leveling target of 271 runs, slumped to 50-5
Pakistan: 60,000 rally against PM Sharif
Pakistan’s famous cricketer-turned politician Imran Khan early Saturday asked Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to step down to pave the way for fresh elections, saying last year’s vote was massively rigged. Addressing tens of thousands of supporters in the pouring rain
Clashes in Pakistan after shots fired at opposition leader Khan
ISLAMABAD: Clashes broke out as tens of thousands of Pakistani protesters from two anti-government movements converged on the capital, presenting the 15-month-old civilian government with its biggest challenge yet. Gunshots hit the vehicle of former cricket star and opposition politician
Thousands march to oust Pakistani PM
KARACHI: Tens of thousands of Pakistanis joined opposition leader Imran Khan Thursday as he traveled from Lahore to the capital to oust Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif over fraud allegations in an election 15 months ago. Khan’s supporters waved red-and-green party
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