Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has announced ambitious plans to construct the world’s first “sky stadium” as part of its ongoing sports infrastructure transformation ahead of hosting the 2034 FIFA World Cup. Dubbed the NEOM Stadium, the futuristic venue will reportedly be suspended 1,150 feet above ground level and powered entirely by wind and solar energy, reflecting … Read more
Saudi Arabia is in advanced negotiations with the United States over a landmark defense pact, with hopes of finalizing the deal during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s expected visit to the White House next month, the Financial Times reported Friday, citing sources familiar with the matter. The potential agreement would mirror the recent U.S.–Qatar defense … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed a historic agreement to strengthen cooperation in fighting corruption and money laundering. The deal also includes a framework for the recovery of stolen or illegally transferred assets. According to official sources, both countries signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalize this collaboration. The agreement is being hailed … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said his recent visit to Saudi Arabia was completely unique compared to his previous ones. He praised the Saudi people for always showing love and support for Pakistan. Speaking at a luncheon hosted in honor of the Saudi delegation at the Prime Minister’s House, Shehbaz Sharif said, “We are sitting … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif returned to Pakistan after completing a two-week-long foreign visit. The Prime Minister first visited Saudi Arabia, where he signed a historic security agreement, before traveling to New York via Riyadh. He concluded his trip in London and has now arrived back in Islamabad. During his visit to the United … Read more
New Jersey: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif described his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump as “encouraging,” highlighting a renewed momentum in bilateral ties. Speaking to the media in New Jersey, the prime minister said discussions with President Trump covered a wide range of areas including the economy, counterterrorism, minerals, artificial intelligence, information technology, and cryptocurrency. … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has announced a special facility for overseas Pakistanis living in Saudi Arabia. According to the authority’s press release, the NADRA mobile registration team will be available in Saudi Arabia’s Dammam city on September 26 and 27 (Friday and Saturday). Tamimi New Camp and Zohran Eastern Province from … Read more
France and five other nations have formally recognised the State of Palestine, joining a growing international chorus demanding justice and self-determination for Palestinians amid Israel’s ongoing assault on Gaza. At a high-level summit co-convened by France and Saudi Arabia in New York on Monday — just ahead of the 80th session of the United Nations … Read more
LONDON: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar hinted that some countries were showing interest in building strategic defence agreements with Pakistan, following the country’s landmark pact with Saudi Arabia. “It is premature to say something, but after this development, other countries have also expressed a desire for similar arrangements,” he said. “But such … Read more
New Delhi: Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have formally sealed a bilateral defence agreement, marking a significant development in the geopolitics of West Asia and South Asia. The pact, aimed at strengthening military cooperation between Riyadh and Islamabad, comes amid shifting regional security dynamics. India responded cautiously on Thursday, stating that it was aware the agreement … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that it is premature to talk about the inclusion of any other country in the recently signed defense agreement with Saudi Arabia, but the possibility has not been ruled out. Asif explained that under the agreement, if either Pakistan or Saudi Arabia is attacked from any side, it … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Defence Minister, Prince Khalid bin Salman, has issued an important statement following the signing of a landmark defence agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. The “Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement” (SMDA) was signed by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Under the provisions of the pact, any … Read more
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Saudi Arabia along with a high-level delegation. At the Royal Terminal in Riyadh, he was warmly received by Deputy Governor of Riyadh, Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz. Other senior Saudi officials were also present to welcome the Pakistani premier. Pakistan’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Ahmad Farooq, and … Read more
RIYADH: In a historic first for professional wrestling, WrestleMania 43 will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in 2027, marking the first time WWE’s flagship event steps outside North America. The announcement was officially made in Las Vegas, confirming a major expansion of WWE’s global footprint and its long-standing partnership with Saudi Arabia’s entertainment sector. … Read more
SAUDI ARABIA: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has announced a new mobile registration drive to assist Pakistani citizens living in Saudi Arabia. The service will be available on July 25 and 26, 2025, in Dammam, operating from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on both Friday and Saturday in collaboration with the Pakistan Embassy. … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The foreign ministers of 21 nations, including Pakistan, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE and Egypt, have strongly condemned Israel’s recent military attacks against Iran, calling for de-escalation and swift return negotiations for a sustainable agreement on Iranian nuclear program. The foreign ministers who issued a joint statement, included those of Algeria, Bahrain, Brunei Darussalam, … Read more
ISLAMABAD: At least 18 Pakistani pilgrims have passed away in Saudi Arabia during the ongoing Hajj pilgrimage, according to sources from the Ministry of Religious Affairs. The deceased include 10 men and 8 women. The most of the pilgrims who passed away were elderly, with causes of death reported as heart attacks and other health-related … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has responded to Israel’s deadly strikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, ballistic missile factories, and military commanders. Iranian media and witnesses reported that explosions struck several sites, including the country’s main uranium enrichment facility at Natanz, while Israel declared a state of emergency in anticipation of retaliatory missile and drone attacks. Iranian state … Read more
