Saudi Crown Prince, US Secretary of Defense discuss troop deployment
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Wednesday from the US Secretary of Defense during which they discussed ongoing arrangements to send US troops of a More »
Saudi Energy Minister confirms restoration of Kingdom’s gas production capacity
:: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy confirmed on Wednesday the restoration of production capacity, affirming the Kingdom’s position as a reliable energy supplier in the global market. The energy minister, Prince Abdulaziz More »
Egypt calls Erdogan statements ‘ironic,’ accuses Turkey of sponsoring terrorism
:: Egypt’s foreign ministry spokesman, Ahmed Hafez, slammed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s statements at the UN General Assembly this week where he urged the UN to “handle the suspicious death of More »
Saudi Crown Prince: Attacks are test of int’l resolve against destructive acts
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said on Wednesday that the attacks on Saudi Aramco oil facilities are a test of international resolve in the face of destructive acts that More »
Saudi Crown Prince says attacks on oil facilities are a ‘dangerous escalation’
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said the recent attacks on Saudi Aramco facilities represented a “dangerous escalation not only toward the Kingdom but also the entire world.” The Crown More »
Tag Archives: Islamabad
Beijing-Islamabad friendship stronger than steel: Chinese leader
:: Pakistan on Monday celebrated its 71st Independence Day, with Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang saying the Beijing-Islamabad friendship “is stronger than steel and sweeter than honey”. Wang, who attended the flag hoisting ceremony at Islamabad’s Convention Centre, said China
Support Pakistan’s fight against terrorism: PM Abbasi to world community
:: Emphasising that terrorism is the biggest challenge confronting the world in the 21st century, Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Monday called on the international community to support Islamabad’s fight against the menace. In an address to the
Pak President urges unity in national interest to ensure Constitution’s supremacy
:: Pakistan President Mamnoon Hussain called for unity in the national interest to ensure supremacy of the country’s constitution on Monday. “In the wake of challenges confronted by the country today, it is imperative to promote moderation and rationality while
Flag-hoisting in Islamabad marks Pakistan’s 70th Independence Day
:: Pakistan began celebrating its landmark 70th Independence anniversary on Monday with commemorative ceremonies held in cities across the country. The main ceremony is being held at Islamabad’s Convention Centre, where President Mamnoon Hussain hoisted the Pakistani flag. Prime Minister
Flag-hoisting ceremonies in Riyadh, Jeddah
:: The Embassy of Pakistan will hold a flag-hoisting ceremony to celebrate the country’s Independence Day on Monday in Riyadh. The embassy has invited members of the Pakistani community along with their families to attend the ceremony and to reach
Jihadi Glamour: Pakistani Taliban launches women’s magazine
:: The Pakistani Taliban on Tuesday released the first edition of a magazine for women, apparently aiming to convince its target readership to join the militant group and take up jihad. The first edition of “Sunnat E Khaula” — which
Pakistan’s new Cabinet takes oath after Nawaz Sharif’s removal
:: Forty-three members of new Pakistani Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi’s Cabinet were sworn in on Friday by President Mamnoon Hussain. Abbasi was elected interim prime minister on Aug. 1, winning an unprecedented number of votes in Parliament after then-Prime
Pakistan’s new PM backs sex harassment probe against Imran Khan
:: Pakistan’s new prime minister Friday backed a parliamentary investigation into allegations of sexual harassment leveled by a female lawmaker against firebrand opposition leader Imran Khan, in a scandal that has gripped the conservative country. The scandal erupted after Ayesha
Ally of Pakistan’s ousted PM nominated to replace him
:: A close ally of ousted Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday submitted papers in Parliament to become new premier, part of a two-part plan by the ruling party for a smooth transition that will see Sharif’s brother take
Imran Khan looks to become Pakistan’s PM after campaign to oust Sharif
:: As Pakistani cricket star-turned-politician Imran Khan prepared for a victory rally to celebrate the success of his campaign to remove Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif from office, he said his aim was to take the job himself next year. Khan
Pakistan’s ex-PM Sharif names brother Shahbaz as successor
:: Pakistan’s ousted Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif named his brother Shahbaz, the chief minister of Punjab province, as his successor and nominated ex-Oil Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi as an interim premier in a defiant speech Saturday. The announcement charts a
Pakistan’s ruling party to appoint Sharif loyalist Abbasi as interim PM
:: Pakistan’s ruling party will appoint Shahid Khaqan Abbasi as interim prime minister after the ouster of Nawaz Sharif, two sources close to the toppled premier said on Saturday, while Sharif’s brother has been chosen as his long-term successor. Abbasi,
Pakistan’s Supreme Court starts hearings to decide PM’s future
:: Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Monday began hearings that will decide the fate of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who is fighting for his job as he contests the damning conclusions of a corruption investigation into his family’s wealth. The Supreme
Pakistan launches military operation near Afghan border
:: Pakistan said it has launched a new military operation near the Afghan border to combat militants. Maj. Gen. Asif Ghafoor, an army spokesman, said an infantry division backed by air force and artillery will clear the Rajgal Valley in
Pakistan protests killing of civilians in Indian shelling
:: Pakistan says it has summoned an Indian diplomat after five civilians were killed by “unprovoked” Indian fire across the Line of Control in the disputed Kashmir region. The Foreign Ministry announced the move on Sunday, a day after Pakistan’s
Pakistan says Indian man admits spying, but India dismisses farce
:: An Indian citizen sentenced to death for spying in Pakistan has admitted espionage and filed a mercy petition with the chief of army staff, the Pakistan military said on Thursday. Former Indian naval officer Kulbhushan Jadhav was arrested last
Pakistan PM Sharif to appear before anti-graft probe team
:: Pakistan’s prime minister will appear before an anti-corruption investigation commission over allegations against his family, a government minister said Sunday. Nawaz Sharif and his children are accused of graft in an ongoing case which has gripped Pakistan and threatened
Pakistan says diplomats detained in Kabul have been released
:: Pakistan says Afghanistan has freed two Pakistani diplomats detained in Kabul. Foreign Ministry spokesman Nafees Zakaria said Thursday the envoys have returned to Pakistani embassy in the Afghan capital. Pakistan had protested the detentions a day earlier, calling it
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