Saudi Arabia has raised concerns about the growing number of Pakistani beggars arriving in the Kingdom under the guise of religious pilgrimage and asked Islamabad to take action to prevent them from entering the Gulf country, a media report said on Tuesday. Citing sources from Pakistan’s Ministry of Religious Affairs, the Express Tribune newspaper reported … Read more
In a recent statement, President Joe Biden expressed his belief that the October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel was influenced, in part, by the potential normalization deal between Saudi Arabia and Israel. While acknowledging the lack of concrete proof, Biden highlighted his close collaboration with Saudi Arabia and regional partners in working towards peace … Read more
The Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, has proposed a solution to the Israel-Hamas conflict, emphasizing the need for a serious and comprehensive peace process. During a virtual summit of the BRICS group, he called for the establishment of a Palestinian state along the borders determined in 1967, stating that there is no alternative for … Read more
Pakistan’s caretaker government is in talks with China and Saudi Arabia to secure $11 billion, aiming to prevent a full-scale economic crisis. The objective is to maintain the International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout program. Dr. Shamshad Akhtar, the caretaker Finance Minister, disclosed that the government is developing an economic revival strategy. Although the caretaker government … Read more
Pakistan has found itself exporting beggars to West Asian countries, primarily due to increasing poverty and soaring inflation within the country. This issue has become so significant that countries like Saudi Arabia and Iraq have requested the Pakistani government to address the flow of beggars traveling abroad. Reports suggest that 90 percent of beggars detained … Read more
In a heart-wrenching turn of events, the Indian national football team saw their dreams shattered at the Asian Games 2023 after a 0-2 defeat at the hands of Saudi Arabia. This highly anticipated match left Indian football aficionados disheartened yet holding onto hope for brighter days on the horizon. The Indian football squad had exhibited … Read more
Saudi Arabia has achieved a significant economic milestone by surpassing the coveted trillion-dollar mark in its Gross Domestic Product (GDP), as reported by the Federation of Saudi Chambers (FSC), the umbrella body of the Kingdom’s business community. According to the state-run news agency, the FSC’s study reveals that Saudi Arabia reached a GDP of SR4.15 … Read more
The recent expansion of BRICS to include four West Asian nations, along with two other influential countries, has sparked attention due to the prevailing geopolitical dynamics. This expansion is noteworthy for the geopolitical signals it sends and the potential impact on global relationships. Disillusionment with the US/West The addition of Saudi Arabia, Iran, UAE, and … Read more
he BRICS alliance, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has announced its expansion to include six new members. This expansion marks a notable step in the group’s evolution, demonstrating a move towards greater representation and cooperation among emerging economies. New Members and Commencement Date The six countries set to join BRICS are Argentina, … Read more
The UAE Digital Government, in collaboration with the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Ports Security (UAEICP), has unveiled a fresh set of visa fines applicable to both residents and tourists within the nation. These fines are designed to address overstays on expired residence or visit visas, streamlining the fee structure for individuals in … Read more
Kuwaiti and Saudi Arabian authorities have imposed stringent penalties for sending heart emojis to females on WhatsApp, causing concern among users. The act of sending such emojis, once considered innocent, now carries potential legal consequences. Kuwaiti attorney Haya Al Shalahi has revealed that individuals found guilty of sending heart emojis to females in Kuwait could … Read more
Saudi Arabia is set to host a peace summit in early August, organized by Ukraine, aimed at initiating negotiations to address Russia’s war on Ukraine. The summit will be held in Jeddah, a Red Sea port city. While Ukraine and Saudi Arabia have not yet confirmed the talks officially, the event will involve the participation … Read more
Pakistan Airlines has received a final warning from the Riyadh Airport Authority (RAA) in Saudi Arabia over non-payment of dues, which could exacerbate the challenges faced by the airline. Exclusive emails and documents obtained by News18 reveal that the RAA has set a deadline of July 15 for Pakistan Airlines (PIA) to settle the outstanding … Read more
Maybe it’s his age. Maybe it’s his stellar form for Paris Saint-Germain. Maybe it’s that drought-ending Copa America title last year. But there’s something different about Lionel Messi at the World Cup — a fact he acknowledges himself. He’s relaxed, he’s happy, he never stopped smiling in a rare appearance at a news conference Monday. … Read more