Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Saudi Arabia on Saturday to participate in an extraordinary meeting of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in Jeddah, the Foreign Office (FO) said. Dar was welcomed in Madinah by Pakistan’s Ambassador Ahmed Farooq and Consul General Mustafa Rabbani. Read More: Dar to attend OIC Foreign Ministers’ […]
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Saudi Arabia opens nursing jobs for Pakistani women
Saudi Arabia has announced new job opportunities for female Pakistani nurses in its growing healthcare sector. The positions target candidates under 40 years, holding a BSc Nursing (16 years) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. Priority will be given to those who have passed the Prometric licensing exam. Read more: Saudi Arabia tops list for Pakistani workers […]
Arab-Islamic ministers condemn Israel, demand Gaza ceasefire
Arab and Islamic foreign ministers gathered in Jeddah on Tuesday to strongly reject recent Israeli statements. They condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s comments about “Greater Israel” and escalating military plans in Gaza. The ministers called these remarks provocative and dangerous, warning they could worsen regional tensions. The emergency meeting highlighted their united stance against […]
Pakistan slams ‘greater Israel’ plan as danger to peace
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, strongly condemned the Greater Israel plan. He called it unacceptable and a serious threat to regional peace. Dar expressed Pakistan’s firm rejection during an emergency meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) foreign ministers in Jeddah. He thanked Turkey, Iran, and Palestine for supporting the […]
Saudi and Indonesia unite for Gaza peace, seal $27B in mega deals
Saudi Arabia and Indonesia have called for an immediate end to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. In a joint statement, they condemned the use of starvation and blockade by Israel. They also rejected any forced displacement of Palestinians, calling it a clear violation of international law. Both countries urged the global community to take real […]
PIA begins post-hajj flights: First batch of 307 pilgrims returns from Jeddah
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight PK-732 departed from Jeddah on June 10, carrying 307 Pakistani pilgrims back home. The flight is part of PIA’s post-Hajj operation. This marks the beginning of PIA’s return flights from Jeddah. The flight took off from King Abdulaziz International Airport at 8:50 PM local time and is expected to land […]
Jeddah welcomes first UK hajj flight with 142 pilgrims
The first Hajj flight from the United Kingdom touched down at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah on Saturday, May 24, 2025, carrying 142 pilgrims. The arrival marked the official commencement of Hajj operations for British pilgrims this year. Upon arrival, the pilgrims were greeted warmly by the British Consul General, along with senior officials […]
First batch of 633 intending Pakistani pilgrims to arrive in Jeddah today
As many as two flights of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), carrying a total of 633 intending Pakistani pilgrims from Islamabad under the Road to Makkah Initiative, will land at King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah, on Wednesday-one in the morning and the other in the evening. Talking to APP on Tuesday, Director General (DG) Hajj Abdul […]
Italian Super Cup will return to Saudi Arabia next season
ROME: The Italian Super Cup will return to Saudi Arabia next season when champions Inter Milan face cup winners Juventus, the Italian League, announced on Monday. “The next Super Cup will be held in Saudi Arabia, with fans, as stipulated in our contract,” league president Paolo Dal Pino told Italian radio. The 2017-18 Super Cup […]
‘Because I can’: ride-hailing app welcomes Saudi women drivers
Reem Farahat waited for a ride request. Her phone pinged. “I’ve already cried twice,” she said, heading out to work as one of Saudi Arabia’s first female drivers for Careem. The Dubai-based ride-hailing app, along with global behemoth Uber, reacted to Saudi King Salman’s September announcement of an end to the kingdom’s ban on female […]