Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has announced that Saudi Arabia will provide financial support of $3 billion to Pakistan by next week in the form of additional deposits. Saudi Arabia Announces USD 3 Billion Additional Support, Extends USD 5 Billion Deposit: Finance Minister Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, has informed that […]
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt meeting is scheduled to take place on April 17 in Türkiye
An important quadrilateral meeting involving Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt is scheduled to take place on April 17 in Türkiye on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum. 🔊PR No.1️⃣0️⃣1️⃣/2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣ Senior Officials Meeting of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Egypt, held in Islamabad (14th April, 2026) 🔗⬇️ pic.twitter.com/8QfrHWSpKt — Ministry of Foreign Affairs – […]
PM Shehbaz rescheduled regional tour, to visit Saudi Arabia first
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has rescheduled his planned visit to key regional countries, with Saudi Arabia now set as the first stop of his diplomatic tour. Read More: PM strikes upbeat tone on ME situation as fragile ‘truce holds’ According to sources, the prime minister will depart for Saudi Arabia before heading to Qatar and […]
Saudi Arabia updates employment rules for foreign workers
Saudi Arabia has introduced updated employment rules and regulations for foreign workers, tightening labour laws and enforcement measures as part of a broader policy shift. Read More: Saudi Arabia tops list for Pakistani workers in 2025 According to the Bureau of Immigration and Overseas Employment in Islamabad, the new rules focus on leave policies and absenteeism, […]
Saudi Arabia bans entry into Makkah from April 18
Saudi Arabia has announced strict new entry and stay regulations for Makkah ahead of the Hajj season, limiting access exclusively to Hajj visa holders from April 18. The Saudi Ministry of Interior has declared that no one except Hajj visa holders will be allowed to stay in Makkah after April 18. The ministry said that […]
Saudi Arabia likely to invest $10bn in Gwadar oil refinery project
Pakistan has decided to expand its petroleum storage capacity, while a major investment is expected from Saudi Arabia for the establishment of an oil refinery in Gwadar. Sources in the Ministry of Petroleum indicate that Saudi Arabia is likely to invest around $10 billion in the Gwadar oil refinery project. The plan involves Saudi Aramco […]
Saudi Arabia, Qatar to provide $5 billion financial assistance to Pakistan: report
Saudi Arabia and Qatar will provide Pakistan $5 billion in financial assistance, enabling Islamabad to avert stress on the country’s foreign reserves while making external payments by June, Turkish state-run Anadolu Agency, citing sources from Pakistan, reported on Saturday. The report said the financial assistance would help Pakistan maintain its FX reserves, which may come […]
Pakistan deploys air force contingent to Saudi Arabia under defence pact
A Pakistan air force contingent has arrived in Saudi Arabia under a joint strategic defence agreement aimed at strengthening military cooperation and operational readiness between the two long-standing allies. Read More: PAF contingent arrives in Saudi Arabia for ‘Spears of Victory’ exercise According to a statement issued by the Saudi Ministry of Defence, the deployment includes fighter jets […]
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia agreed to deepen strategic partnership
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have agreed to further strengthen their strategic partnership, with both sides committing to expand cooperation in trade, investment, and broader economic development. Read More: Pakistan reassures Saudi Arabia of unwavering support The understanding was reached during a high-level meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Finance, held at the Prime […]
Pakistan condemns Iran attack on Saudi energy sites
Pakistan has strongly condemned a missile and drone attack carried out by Iran on Saudi Arabia energy facilities in the country’s eastern region, calling it a serious violation of sovereignty and a threat to regional stability. Read More: Corps Commanders condemn Iran strikes on Saudi Arabia In an official statement, Pakistan’s Foreign Office expressed deep concern over the incident, […]