Tag: Saudia
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Normalisation of ties with Israel puts Mohammad Bin Salman’s life at risk
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman (MBS) is at risk of assassination amid his normalisation of ties with Israel, reports Politico, a U.S.-based publication. MBS reportedly told a U.S. Congress member that he is risking his life for a significant deal with the U.S. and Israel. Posing a question to the U.S., he said, “What…
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Pakistani scientist Dr. Mehmood Khan receives Saudi citizenship under Vision 2030
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has granted Saudi citizenship to Pakistani scientist Dr. Mehmood Khan. A royal decree was issued under Vision 2030 to confer nationality upon scientists, medical doctors, researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and distinguished talents with unique expertise and specialization in their respective fields. Dr. Khan currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of…
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No political slogans allowed during Hajj, warns Saudi Arabia
Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq al-Rabiyyah, on June 6, warned pilgrims that political slogans are not allowed during Hajj. Saudi Minister of Hajj Tawfiq al-Rabiyyah told reporters in Riyadh that, “Hajj is for worship and not for any political slogans, so no one will be allowed to raise political slogans during Hajj,” Geo…
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MBS likely to visit Pakistan next month
Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman is likely to visit Pakistan next month after a recent visit by the Saudi delegation led by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. The News has reported that the Crown Prince, also the Prime Minister of the Kingdom, will come to Pakistan on the invitation of…
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‘Views my own about Saudi’s role in IK’s removal’; Marwat tries damage control for PTI
Sher Afzal Marwat has offered clarification on his allegation that Saudi Arabia was involved in the ouster of former Prime Minister Imran Khan in 2022. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), he wrote, “The statement made by me in live show was based on my personal views. I never claimed in my interview that the stance…
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Nawaz Sharif free in Avenfield apartments reference
In a massive relief for the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N), the Islamabad High Court (IHC) acquitted PML-N supremo and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif in the Avenfield reference on Wednesday. جب انسان ظلم سہنے کے باوجود اپنے معملات اللّہ تعالیٰ کے سپرد کر دیتا ہے تو وہ پوری دنیا کے سامنے انسان کو کس…
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Hajjis to get mobile sims and free internet
Caretaker Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony Aneeq Ahmed has said that the government will provide free-of-cost mobile SIMs with roaming internet packages for pilgrims, on Tuesday. He further stated that female abayas having a Pakistani flag on the backside and 13 Kg suitcases will also be provided to pilgrims performing hajj this year.…
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A timeline of Nawaz Sharif’s fall from power and return to Pakistan
Former prime minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Nawaz Sharif got disqualified when the Supreme Court of Pakistan (SC) announced its decision on July 28, 2017 in the Panama Papers case. After that, Nawaz Sharif and three of his children were referred to an accountability court, which was ordered to file corruption cases against…
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Pakistani Hajjis to get special perks to make pilgrimage easier
The Ministry of Religious Affairs has unveiled its Hajj policy for 2024, designed to bring a revolutionary transformation to the pilgrimage journey for Pakistani pilgrims. Caretaker Religious Affairs Minister Aneeq Ahmed announced this game-changing policy, which will be presented to the cabinet for approval within the next 10 days. The most striking feature is the…
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IMF team to visit Pakistan in 2-3 days to finalise ninth review
A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will visit Pakistan in two to three days to “undertake and complete” the key ninth review, according to Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif. PM Shehbaz said that he spoke to IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and stressed that Pakistan will complete the IMF bailout programme. “I told…