PM to visit Saudi Arabia tomorrow to attend FII conference
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif will depart for Saudi Arabia on Monday to attend the Ninth Edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII). The visit comes at the invitation of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. During the three-day trip, the Prime Minister will lead a
Saudi Arabia bans employers from charging fees to domestic workers; violators face fine
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has banned employers from charging fees to their domestic workers, including fees related to recruitment and work permits. According to the Saudi Gazette, this new regulation imposes maximum penalties of a fine of up to 20,000 riyals (SR) and a three-year ban on hiring. The Saudi Gazette
Saudi King salutes 200 selfless organ donors with Royal honours
RIYADH: King Salman bin Abdulaziz the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, has given his blessing to the conferment of the King Abdulaziz Medal (Third Class) on 200 Saudi citizens who donated their organs. As per the local media in Saudi Arabia, the announcement is a way to acknowledge the
Eight Muslim nations back Hamas’ encouraging reaction to Gaza peace initiative
ISLAMABAD: The foreign minister of Saudi Arabia, along with the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Turkey, Qatar, and Egypt, issued a joint statement on Saturday welcoming Hamas’ positive reception of the peace proposal announced by U.S. President Donald Trump. The ministers also welcomed President Trump’s
Iran welcomes Saudi-Pakistan defense pact as step toward regional stability
NEW YORK: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has welcomed the recently signed defense pact between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, terming it a move towards regional stability. Addressing the United Nations General Assembly, the Iranian president said, “We welcome the defense agreement between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. It marks a good starting
PTI lauds historic defense pact with Saudi Arabia
ISLAMABAD: The opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) welcomed the signing of a landmark Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, expressing hope that it would strengthen bilateral ties and contribute to regional security. In a statement, the party described the pact as a reaffirmation of the historic depth of
PM arrives in London after landmark Saudi Arabia visit
LONDON: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in London following the completion of his visit to Saudi Arabia, where Pakistan and the Kingdom signed a landmark defence agreement. The premier, who will remain in London until Sunday, is accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, and Information
PM Shehbaz receives warm welcome upon arrival in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Mian Shehbaz Sharif has received a royal welcome, escorted by fighter jets as he, along with other leaders, arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh. Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mian Shahbaz Sharif, has arrived in Saudi Arabia, where he received a royal welcome. Demonstrating
