World
Millions Reach Mina for Sacred Pilgrimage
The annual Hajj pilgrimage has officially begun, with more than 1.5 million Muslims from around the world arriving in the sprawling tent city of Mina on Wednesday,
Saudi Arabia
World
Over a Million Start Spiritual Journey in Mecca
The annual Hajj pilgrimage has begun in Mecca, drawing over a million Muslim worshippers from around the world. Despite intense summer heat, pilgrims have gathered to fulfill one
National
First Hajj Return Flight to Land in Islamabad on This Day
The repatriation of Pakistani pilgrims from Saudi Arabia after completing Hajj 2025 is scheduled to begin on 10 June, according to official sources. The large-scale return operation
National
Paris and Saudi Flights Now Cheaper via PIA
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has introduced significant fare reductions on select international routes in an effort to attract more passengers ahead of the summer season. The national carrier
World
Work Visa Freeze Hits 14 Countries in Saudi Immigration Shift
Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended the issuance of block work visa quotas for citizens of 14 countries, including Pakistan, in a move aimed at tightening immigration controls and
World
Thousands of Pakistani Pilgrims Miss Hajj Due to Payment Error
Saudi Arabia has reinstated a ban on children participating in this year’s Hajj pilgrimage, citing safety concerns and overcrowding. The decision, originally introduced in February 2025, remains
Sports
Saudi Arabia Dismisses Alcohol Ban Rumours Ahead of FIFA 2034
Saudi authorities have firmly rejected recent speculation about lifting the country’s decades-old alcohol ban in connection with the 2034 FIFA World Cup. A senior official labelled
Sports
Saudi Arabia Begins T20I Quadrangular Series in Malaysia with High Hopes
The Saudi Arabian senior men's cricket team has arrived in Malaysia to compete in the Quadrangular T20I series, facing off against Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand. The
Sports
Saudi Arabia Considers 2035 Rugby World Cup Bid Amid Growing Interest
Saudi Arabia is weighing the possibility of bidding to host the 2035 Rugby World Cup, as part of its broader ambition to expand its presence in global sports.
Sports
Saudi Arabia Plans Grand Slam-Style T20 League Amid Uncertainty
Saudi Arabia is reportedly planning a Grand Slam-style T20 league, backed by SRJ Sports Investments, a subsidiary of the country’s sovereign wealth fund. The proposed competition
Sports
PFF Likely to Take Major Step Ahead of Qualifier Against Syria
The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) is preparing a training camp in Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia, ahead of their AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier against Syria on March 25.
World
Expected Date of 1st Ramadan in Saudi Arabia Revealed
The first day of Ramadan in the Hijri calendar is likely to fall on March 1 this year, according to the Jeddah Astronomical Society. Society President Majed Abu
National
47 Pakistanis Deported from Multiple Countries Amid Crackdown on Illegal Travel
As many as 47 Pakistani nationals were deported in a single day from Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan, and other countries over alleged illegal activities. Sources say Saudi Arabia deported
Government
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia to Convene Emergency OIC Meeting Over Netanyahu’s Remarks
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have agreed to convene an emergency meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Foreign Ministers following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s controversial
entertainment
How did Afshan Qureshi raise her son as a single mother?
Afshan Qureshi, a prominent figure in the Pakistani entertainment industry, recently shared heartfelt sentiments about her son, Faysal Quraishi, in an interview that resonated with many. In the
World
Saudi Arabia Announces Umrah Visa Expiry Date Ahead of Hajj
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced a significant change in the expiry date for Umrah visas for foreign pilgrims. The new expiry date