ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering support for Saudi Arabia during a high-level meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah, emphasizing Islamabad’s commitment to stand firmly with the Kingdom during challenging times. Read More: PM aide reaffirms Pakistan’s backing of Saudi Arabia The meeting, which included Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq […]
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PM Shehbaz meets MBS to boost Pakistan-Saudi ties
RIYADH – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman on Monday in Riyadh. The leaders discussed strengthening bilateral relations, expanding trade, and exploring new investment opportunities in multiple sectors. Mohammed Bin Salman reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s commitment to deepening ties with Pakistan. Both sides emphasized collaboration in energy, trade, technology, infrastructure, and […]
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia deepen ties as Shehbaz joins FII9
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif left for Riyadh on Monday to attend the ninth Future Investment Initiative (FII9). He is visiting at the invitation of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The summit brings global leaders, investors, and policymakers together to discuss innovation, sustainability, and economic growth. Shehbaz is accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Finance […]
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 […]
Saudi Arabia appoints Sheikh Saleh Al-Fawzan as new grand mufti
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has appointed Sheikh Saleh bin Fawzan bin Abdullah Al-Fawzan as its new grand mufti, state media reported. The royal decree names Al-Fawzan as the successor to Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh, who passed away on September 23 after more than 20 years in the role. Born in Al-Qassim in 1935, Al-Fawzan graduated from […]
Saudi official denies rumors of ending alcohol ban amid 2034 world cup plans
Saudi Arabia’s government has strongly denied recent reports suggesting it plans to lift its 73-year-old ban on alcohol. These rumors, which originated from a wine blog last week, claimed the kingdom would permit controlled alcohol sales as it prepares to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup. However, Saudi officials said these reports are false and […]
Sheikh Saleh bin Humaid to deliver hajj sermon 2025 at Arafat as Saudi Arabia finalizes pilgrimage plans
Saudi Arabia has officially announced that Sheikh Dr. Saleh bin Abdullah bin Humaid, a senior Islamic scholar and former Imam of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, will deliver the Hajj 2025 sermon on the Day of Arafah (9th Dhul Hijjah). The appointment was approved by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, reaffirming the Kingdom’s commitment to […]
Saudi crown prince should be punished without delay: Khashoggi’s fiancée
The fiancée of slain Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi called on Monday for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to be punished after a US intelligence report found he had approved the killing. Khashoggi, a US resident who wrote opinion columns for the Washington Post criticising Saudi policies, was killed and dismembered by a team linked to the crown prince in the Saudi […]
Saudi Arabia to offer residency to international artists
In a new ‘cultural residency’ scheme along with many reformist initiatives, Saudi Arabia makes an unprecedented announcement on Wednesday offering international artists an opportunity to opt for residency in the country for the first time, the Ministry of Culture said. Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, the Minister of culture added how this development ‘marks […]
India-Pakistan tensions threaten to derail Saudi prince’s Delhi trip
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday, with his business mission under threat of being overshadowed by soaring tensions between India and Pakistan. The crown prince, who wants to persuade the world’s fastest growing major economy to consume more Saudi oil, was greeted at the airport by Prime Minister […]