Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf, announced on Friday that Pakistan’s Hajj operation achieved resounding success, earning the Excellence Award from the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah for the second consecutive year. Speaking at a reception ceremony at the Islamabad International Airport, the Minister stated that under the Prime […]
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Pakistan signs MoU with Saudi, local firms to develop Karachi maritime business district
Pakistan has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Saudi and local partners to explore development of a maritime business district on prime Karachi Port Trust (KPT) waterfront land. Federal Maritime Affairs Minister Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said the MoU was signed between KPT, Saudi Business Council–NAJD Gateway Holding Company, Arif Habib Dolmen REIT Management […]
Govt says it fully utilised Hajj quota, secured four Saudi awards
Pakistan fully utilized its Hajj quota this year, enabling about 180,000 pilgrims to perform the annual pilgrimage under government and private schemes, Religious Affairs Minister Sardar Muhammad Yousaf said on Thursday while pointing out that the country also secured four excellence awards for its Hajj arrangements. The minister’s remarks came as Pakistan began the post-Hajj […]
Pakistan places $1.5bn Sudan weapons sale on hold after Saudi objection, sources say
Pakistan has put a $1.5 billion deal to supply weapons and jets to Sudan on hold after Saudi Arabia asked for the agreement to be terminated and said it would not finance the purchase, two Pakistani security sources and a diplomatic source said. The conflict between Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has […]
PM speaks to Saudi, UAE and Qatar leaders, condemns regional escalation
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephonic conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Saturday evening. He strongly condemned the serious regional escalation that had taken place as a result of the Israeli attack on Iran on Saturday, followed by the regrettable attacks on other Gulf countries. While […]
Gilani, Saudi envoy discuss bilateral ties at Iftar dinner
Chairman of the Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani and Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy discussed Pakistan-Saudi bilateral relations in detail, along with the regional and global situation, challenges facing the Muslim Ummah, and avenues for enhanced cooperation across various sectors. The discussion took place during an iftar dinner hosted by the […]
Finmin, Saudi minister exchange views on tech collaboration
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a meeting with H.E. Faisal bin Fadhil Alibrahim, Minister of Economy and Planning of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on the sidelines of the AlUla Conference 2026 for Emerging Market Economies, held in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. During the meeting, the two sides discussed […]
Finmin reaffirms economic stability as Saudi firm signals $100m investment
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to sustaining macroeconomic stability, strengthening foreign exchange buffers, and enhancing investor confidence. He reiterated this during a meeting with a delegation of Wafi Energy Pakistan Ltd, which signaled a potential investment of up to USD 100 million in Pakistan over […]
Pak, Saudi FMs discuss regional situation, recent developments
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday received a telephone call from Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan wherein they discussed regional situation and recent developments. Prince Faisal appreciated Pakistan’s commitment to peace and security in the region and emphasized the importance of collective efforts for stability. The deputy […]
Saudi, Kuwait reject Iran claims to disputed gas field
Saudi Arabia and Kuwait said Thursday they have sole ownership of a disputed gas field also claimed by Iran, in an escalating feud after Tehran threatened to pursue exploration. The offshore field, known as Arash in Iran and Dorra in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, has long been focal point of contention between the three […]