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
Pakistan court acquits five in Benazir Bhutto murder case
:: A Pakistani anti-terrorism court on Thursday acquitted five people in the killing of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto and declared ex-military leader Pervez Musharraf an “absconder”, state Pakistan Television reported. Bhutto died in a suicide and gun attack in
Three Saudi nationals drown at beach in Pakistan’s Karachi
:: Three Saudi nationals drowned in a Karachi beach on Saturday evening. Pakistan’s Express Tribune reported. Police sources said two other men accompanying them were rescued in time. All five men were picnicking at the Neelum Point beach. One of
Pakistan court acquits Zardari in corruption case
:: A Pakistani court Saturday acquitted former president Asif Ali Zardari in a major corruption case that dogged him for almost two decades, his lawyer said. Zardari, who left office in 2013, faced corruption allegations involving Swiss banks dating back
Saudi Crown Prince meets Pakistani Prime Minister
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met on Wednesday the Prime Minister of Pakistan in the Kingdom. During the meeting, the Crown Prince discusses with Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi the bilateral relations and a number of developments
Pakistani ex-PM Nawaz Sharif’s wife to run in election despite illness
:: A Pakistani official says former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s wife will run for a seat in parliament despite having been diagnosed with throat cancer. Information Minister Maryam Aurangzeb says Kulsoom Nawaz is being treated at a London hospital and
Nawaz Sharif’s wife Kulsoom diagnosed with throat cancer
:: Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s wife Begum Kulsoom Nawaz, has reportedly been diagnosed with throat cancer. A source close to the Sharif family stated, on Tuesday, that the tests Begum Kulsoom did in London came positive, reported Dawn.com.
Largest ‘cookie mosaic flag’: New Guinness World Record for Pakistan
:: A group of people in Pakistan has broken the Guinness World Record for the largest cookie mosaic made in the shape of the flag, a news report has revealed. According to a dawn.com report, this has been done to
Imran Khan opposes fencing of Durand Line, favours European style ties with Afghanistan
:: Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf Chief Imran Khan has opposed the fencing along the disputed 2,500km Durand Line with Afghanistan and favoured having an open border between the two neighbours like European Union type of relationship. “Rather than building fences, I think
China company to build Afghan embassy in Pakistan
:: A leading Chinese company will build the Afghan embassy complex in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad at a cost of nearly $17 million, media reports said. Afghanistan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Nasir Ahmad Andisha joined the Chinese ambassador to Pakistan
Pakistan holds state funeral for German nun who fought leprosy
:: Pakistani soldiers on Saturday carried the flag-draped coffin of German-born Catholic nun Ruth Pfau to a state funeral where she was honoured after devoting her life to eradicating leprosy in the country. Widely known as Pakistan’s Mother Teresa, Pfau
PTI challenges acceptance of Kulsoom Nawaz’s nomination papers
:: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Saturday challenged in the Lahore High Court a returning officer’s acceptance of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz candidate Kulsoom Nawaz’s nomination papers for the upcoming NA-120 elections. The Election Commission of Pakistan’s returning officer for the
Pakistan Ulema Council praises King Salman’s hosting of pilgrims
:: The Chairman of Pakistan Ulema Council, Taher Mahmoud Al-Ashrafi, praised Saudi King Salman’s order to host 1,300 pilgrims from 78 countries from all over the world to perform Hajj this year, and allowing Qatari citizens passage through Salwa port
US sanctions Kashmiri militant group Hizbul Mujahideen
:: The United States on Wednesday said it had sanctioned Hizbul Mujahideen, the largest of the anti-Indian Kashmiri militant groups fighting in the Himalayan territory divided between Pakistan and India. The US Treasury Department, in a statement on its website,
Indian singers celebrate Pakistan’s Independence Day in viral video
:: As Pakistan celebrates its 70th Independence Day, one group of Indian singers is attempting to soothe tensions between the two countries with an a capella rendition of the Pakistani national anthem. Posted on YouTube last week by a group
Beijing-Islamabad friendship stronger than steel: Chinese leader
:: Pakistan on Monday celebrated its 71st Independence Day, with Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang saying the Beijing-Islamabad friendship “is stronger than steel and sweeter than honey”. Wang, who attended the flag hoisting ceremony at Islamabad’s Convention Centre, said China
Support Pakistan’s fight against terrorism: PM Abbasi to world community
:: Emphasising that terrorism is the biggest challenge confronting the world in the 21st century, Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Monday called on the international community to support Islamabad’s fight against the menace. In an address to the
Pak President urges unity in national interest to ensure Constitution’s supremacy
:: Pakistan President Mamnoon Hussain called for unity in the national interest to ensure supremacy of the country’s constitution on Monday. “In the wake of challenges confronted by the country today, it is imperative to promote moderation and rationality while
Flag-hoisting in Islamabad marks Pakistan’s 70th Independence Day
:: Pakistan began celebrating its landmark 70th Independence anniversary on Monday with commemorative ceremonies held in cities across the country. The main ceremony is being held at Islamabad’s Convention Centre, where President Mamnoon Hussain hoisted the Pakistani flag. Prime Minister
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