Bahraini authorities have arrested an Indian telecommunications engineer on suspicion of espionage for Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency. The suspect, identified as Nitin Mohan, is accused of transmitting sensitive geospatial data, photographs, and video footage of strategic locations to Mossad, according to the media reports citing Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior. The investigators believed that the shared […]
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Pakistan backs Bahrain, calls for de-escalation as Iran war continues
Pakistan called for dialogue and de-escalation to resolve the ongoing Iran war, an official statement said on Tuesday, expressing concern over its continuing spillover into neighboring Arab states following Tehran’s attacks in the Gulf region. Tensions in the Gulf have surged since coordinated strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran on Feb. 28, […]
Bahrain reports woman killed in alleged Iranian attack
BAHRAIN — Bahrain’s Interior Ministry confirmed that a 29-year-old woman was killed and eight others injured in what authorities described as an act of “blatant” Iranian attack. The ministry did not provide further details on the exact nature of the attack but called it a serious violation of Bahrain’s sovereignty. Read More: Drone strike injures civilians in Bahrain amid […]
US withdraws troops from Qatar, Bahrain amid rising tensions with Iran
DUBAI: The United States has evacuated hundreds of troops from key bases in Qatar and Bahrain as a precautionary measure amid escalating tensions with Iran, The New York Times reported. Personnel were redeployed from Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the largest US military installation in the Middle East hosting around 10,000 troops, and from […]
President Zardari reaches Bahrain on four-day official visit
President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday arrived in Bahrain’s capital Manama on a four-day official visit. In a post on X, the Presidency said President Zardari was received by Bahrain National Guard Commander Sheikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa and Foreign Minister Sheikh Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani upon their arrival. The video shared […]
New era of cooperation as PFF, Bahrain FA ink development-focused agreement
In a significant step towards strengthening bilateral football relations and accelerating the development of the sport, the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) and the Bahrain Football Association (BFA) have signed a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing technical, administrative, women’s football and futsal development. The agreement was formally signed at the Bahrain Football Association […]
Bahrain announces phased gas price hikes from 2026
The Bahrain government has announced a series of updates to natural gas and vehicle fuel price, aimed at aligning domestic energy costs with global market trends while promoting efficiency and sustainability. According to an official statement, natural gas prices for companies and industrial facilities will be gradually increased beginning January 2026. The decision follows a […]
Pakistan Kabaddi Federation launches probe after player represents India in Bahrain
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Kabaddi Federation (PKF) has announced an emergency General Council meeting on December 27 and ordered an investigation after a national player was seen representing India at a tournament in Bahrain. Read More: Court suspends dubious bidding process of Kabaddi Federation The player in question, Ubaidullah Rajput, was among 16 participants at the 3rd […]
Pakistan, Bahrain set sights on $1bn trade target
Both sides also exchanged views on developments in Gaza, expressing hope that recent steps toward stability would bring long-awaited relief to its people. The meeting concluded with optimism that the renewed dialogue would deliver tangible progress across strategic, economic, security, and people-to-people ties. Earlier, upon his arrival at the palace, the premier was presented with […]
Pakistan, Bahrain set sights on $1 billion trade target
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Bahrain’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa have agreed to raise Pakistan-Bahrain bilateral trade to US$1 billion within three years, setting one of the strongest economic goals between the two countries in recent years. The commitment was made during a meeting at Qasr Al-Qudaibiya in […]