As Iran launched missile attacks on U.S. military bases in Qatar, Iraq, Bahrain, and Kuwait late Monday night, U.S. President Donald Trump remained in the White House Situation Room with his national security team. According to the Telegraph, Trump proceeded with his scheduled security meeting at 1 p.m. U.S. time, amid growing regional turmoil. The […]
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Kuwait lifts 19-year visa ban on Pakistanis
In a landmark decision, Kuwait has resumed issuing visas to Pakistani citizens nearly two decades after imposing a ban. The move ends a 19-year restriction and is seen as a major boost for Pakistan’s workforce and bilateral ties between the two countries. Pakistani nationals can now apply for work, family, visit, tourist, and commercial visas. […]
Kuwait shortens prayer time to save electricity amid high demand
Kuwait has introduced new mosque guidelines to cut electricity use due to rising power demand. The Ministry of Awqaf issued these changes after a request from the Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy. Now, mosques will hold daily prayers in outdoor courtyards instead of indoor halls. Air conditioning must be limited to 25°C, except […]
Kuwait extends oil credit facility for Pakistan by two years
Kuwait has decided to extend its oil credit facility for Pakistan by two years. This extension allows Pakistan State Oil (PSO) to continue benefiting from Kuwait’s support. The announcement highlights Kuwait’s commitment to assist Pakistan amid ongoing economic challenges. Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Parvez Malik met with the Kuwaiti Ambassador in Islamabad. During […]
Pakistani among seven executed by Kuwait
Kuwait put seven people to death for murder on Wednesday, the public prosecutions service said, as the first executions since 2017 went ahead despite appeals from a prominent rights group. One Ethiopian woman and one Kuwaiti woman were among those hanged, along with three Kuwaiti men, a Syrian and a Pakistani, a statement said. The executions […]
Kuwait’s infamous tyre graveyard given environmental makeover
In a huge expanse of sand near a residential neighbourhood in Kuwait, 42 million tyres are set to be turned into floor tiles and other useful products. The old dumping site was an eyesore, as black rubber rings blighted the view. Not only unpleasant to look at, the smoke and noxious fumes from continual blazes […]
Blinken meets WHO chief, supports probe into Covid origins
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met the head of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, in Kuwait on Wednesday where he pledged his support to the UN agency’s investigation in China into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic. “The U.S. supports the @WHO plans for additional studies into COVID-19 origins, including in (the […]
Blinken to pay first trip to India amid Afghanistan withdrawal
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will speak next week in India about supporting Afghanistan as worries grow in New Delhi about Taliban gains amid the end of the two-decade US military mission, officials said Friday. On his first visit to the emerging US ally since taking office, Blinken will also look to resume work […]
Rasheed calls on PM, submits report over security situation in Sindh
Minister for Interior Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad Wednesday called upon Prime Minister Imran Khan and submitted a report over security situation in the Sindh province. He apprised him about his visit to Karachi, PM Office Media Wing in a press release said. Sheikh Rasheed also informed the prime minister about his recent visit to Kuwait and […]
Kuwait ready to issue visas to Pakistanis for construction sector: Rashid
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said Kuwait was ready to issue visas to Pakistanis in the construction sector on Tuesday. Addressing a press conference here, he said he had undertaken a successful visit to Kuwait on the directives of Prime Minister Imran Khan. After a lapse of around 11 years, Kuwait had […]