Saudi Arabia

No lifting of restrictions on the Umrah announced by Riyadh

Key focus of the meeting was on Saudi-Pak Supreme Coordination Council, says FO spokesperson

Hajj ministry officially allowed women of all ages to make pilgrimage without a male guardian

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed meets Mohammed bin Salman in the capital Riyadh

Decision taken by the Council of Saudi Chambers to contain the spread of coronavirus

The three accused, Abdul Majid, Babar and Dost Ali were arrested

UN nuclear watchdog says Iran begun enrichment process, a move that could help it develop nuclear weapon

The Kingdom's deputy defense minister is the highest-ranking envoy to visit Washington since Biden became president

Iran has criticised the Gulf Arab states' close ties with Tehran's long-term foe Washington

He is expected to visit in the third week of July for two days

Warring parties are thrashing out terms for peace deal to alleviate devastating humanitarian crisis, say sources

Kingdom is becoming an economically driven country that is trying to appear more appealing to investors, says expert

Fact-finding body in its report finds mechanism to address expats’ grievances to be 'ineffective'

Islamabad reaffirms full support and solidarity with brotherly kingdom against any threats to its security, says FO

This year’s Hajj will be ‘open for nationals and residents of the kingdom, limited to 60,000 pilgrims’

Riyadh hints at resuming oil on deferred payment facility

Move comes under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Vision 2030 initiative

Loan will be given at a very concessional rate of 2% for a period of 25 years, Saudi envoy tells Omar Ayub

Murad Ali Shah apprises Saudi ambassador of problems being faced by Hajj, Umrah pilgrims due to vaccine restrictions

Kingdom ships 60 tonnes of oxygen, a month after it sent 80 tonnes to overcome shortage amid Covid crisis

FM Qureshi embarks on three-day visit of Iraq for talks on bilateral and regional issues

Extension will be done automatically and without need to visit its departments

Extension will be done automatically and without need to visit its departments, says General Directorate of Passports

Saudi govt will take Pakistan into confidence before making a final decision, clarifies minister for religious affairs

Kingdom refuses to allow entry to Pakistani Hajj pilgrims who had Chinese jabs

Security personnel immediately apprehend the man who was brandishing a stick

Visitors from 20 other countries remain banned from entering the kingdom

Foreign ministers of both countries agree to continue close consultations and coordination on evolving situation

Pakistan has huge potential in all aspects of its business sector but it remains untapped, says Omar Farooqui

In Pakistan, Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet on Wednesday to sight Shawwal moon

As the kingdom reopens, exempted individuals such as Saudi citizens, diplomats will have to quarantine at home

False claim is based on a viral picture of minister Murad Saeed attending ceremony held at Saudi Embassy in Islamabad

Cavusoglu says he will discuss bilateral relations, attacks at the Al Aqsa mosque by Israeli forces

Says repatriation part of MoU signed during PM's visit; can repatriate hundreds more if given aid to pay off fine

The apparent friction between both countries prevented high-level contacts for over a year

PM, Bushra Bibi and delegation offer Nawafils inside the Ka'aba

Premier while addressing Pakistani diaspora in Jeddah says country is passing through a decisive moment

Prince Faisal lauds calming of tensions between the two nations; terms Pakistan's role critical for Afghan peace

Premier along with his delegation had Iftar at the Prophet's Mosque and offered Maghrib prayers

Human resources ministry says it will soon clarify the mechanisms of the decision

"We hope they (talks) prove successful, but it is too early, and premature, to reach any definitive conclusions"

Adviser to Saudi information ministry says images are up to 49,000 megapixels

Travellers are required to be in possession of a negative PCR test

Kingdom suspended entry for non-citizens from 20 states with exception of diplomats and medical practitioners earlier

Discussion will take place on $500m loan during PM Imran’s visit next week

This peace initiative will strengthen the Muslim Ummah, says premier

All we aspire for is a good and special relationship with Iran, says Mohammed bin Salman

Kingdom's de facto ruler says Saudi Arabia will not accept any pressure or interference in its internal affairs

Miftah Ismail credits PML-N govt for acquiring soft loans from friendly countries

Visit will provide both sides opportunity to discuss ways to strengthen media cooperation, says official statement