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Pakistan

Punjab launches Saudi Industrial City offering 10-year tax holiday

CM Maryam Nawaz welcomes the Saudi delegation in Arabic, unveils the exclusive industrial zone and 'zero time to start' investment policy

Published 11 Oct, 2025 07:21pm

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz: Pak-Saudi defence pact rooted in brotherhood and mutual trust

Premier hosts luncheon for visiting Saudi delegation led by Prince Mansour, vows stronger economic and defence cooperation

Published 09 Oct, 2025 12:04am

World

Saudi Arabia seizes around 7,000 motorcycles in nationwide crackdown on violations

Crackdown comes in order to tighten traffic laws

Published 16 Sep, 2025 10:14am

World

Registration for Hajj 2026 begins

Registration process will remain the same for both govt and private Hajj schemes

Published 27 Jun, 2025 10:39am

World

‘Kiswa’ of Kaaba to be replaced in sacred ceremony on Muharram 1

All arrangements for the ceremony finalized

Updated 25 Jun, 2025 06:47pm

World

Saudi Arabia’s twin scouts dedicate themselves to serving pilgrims during Hajj 2025

Young volunteers exemplify spirit of service, fully integrating scouting into their lifestyle

Published 05 Jun, 2025 11:00am

World

Al-Sudais directs to reduce Friday sermons

Prayer intervals to protect pilgrims from heat, overcrowding during Hajj

Published 28 May, 2025 08:48am

Pakistan

Sardar Yousaf for immediate delivery of Nusuk Cards to intending pilgrims

Nusuk Cards initiative based on data provided by PITB

Published 14 May, 2025 09:50am

World

Saudi Arabia imposes strict penalties for unauthorized Hajj pilgrims

Penalty applies to holders of visit visas who enter or remain in Makkah or holy sites

Published 29 Apr, 2025 08:28am

World

Fact Check: Viral video shows woman slapping Saudi security officer at Prophet’s Mosque

The security official responds by slapping her back as others intervene

Updated 29 Mar, 2025 09:04pm

Life & Style

Your guide to registration for Aitekaf at grand mosques in Makkah, Madinah

Religious practice observed in last 10 days of Ramazan

Published 03 Mar, 2025 01:48pm

World

Free luggage storage facility launched for Umrah pilgrims in Makkah

Pilgrims can utilize this service by presenting their permits via the Nusuk app

Published 27 Dec, 2024 12:00pm

World

The rules for taking photos in Masjid al-Haram

Around 13.5 million performed Umrah last year

Published 11 Sep, 2024 11:42pm

World

Saudi Arabia’s cloud seeding programme boosts Makkah’s rainfall

Kingdom plans to share findings at International Rainmakers Conference

Published 01 Sep, 2024 06:50pm

World

New Kiswa put over Holy Kaaba

The Kiswa was installed on the first day of the new Islamic year

Published 07 Jul, 2024 10:27am

World

Custodian of Kaaba, Sheikh Saleh Al Shaibi, passes away

He took over role of caretaker in 2013 and was 77th member of his family to serve in this capacity

Published 22 Jun, 2024 11:18pm

Life & Style

Videos purportedly showing Hajj pilgrims’ bodies go viral

More than half of the deceased were unregistered worshippers

Updated 20 Jun, 2024 09:04pm

World

Gaza war hangs over Hajj as pilgrims flock to Makkah

One of the world’s largest annual religious gatherings officially begins on Friday

Published 12 Jun, 2024 12:02pm

World

Hajj to begin on June 14, Saudi Arabia says

The month of Zil Hajj will begin on Friday

Published 07 Jun, 2024 08:50am

World

Haji passes away inside Masjid Al-haram

He had been in Makkah for just 12 hours

Published 03 Jun, 2024 09:06am

World

Saudi Arabia prohibits visa holders from entering Makkah during Hajj

The ban would be valid from May 23 to June 21

Published 24 May, 2024 09:23am

Pakistan

Pakistani man who designed door of Kaaba passes away

His company also designed the cover of the Hajar-e-Aswad

Published 24 May, 2024 12:08am

World

Makkah completes preparations to handle Hajj

A 24-hour cleaning regime is in place

Published 15 May, 2024 07:28pm

World

Saudi Arabia implements new restrictions on Hajj visas

Authorities do not allow work or residency permits

Published 06 May, 2024 10:48am

World

Saudi Arabia gears up to receive over two million Hajj pilgrims

Hajj ministry assigns 3,500 staff members to cater to needs of pilgrims

Published 05 May, 2024 11:18am

World

Hajj 2024: Permits mandatory to enter Makkah from today

Unauthorized entry will be strictly prohibited

Published 04 May, 2024 10:23am

World

Saudi Arabia refuses to issue permit for Umrah repetition in Ramazan

Ministry says the move is aimed at addressing overcrowding issue

Published 17 Mar, 2024 02:34pm

World

Pilgrims can learn about capacity status of Prophet’s Mosque via online app

The app will highlight crowd in different places of Madinah’s mosque

Published 17 Mar, 2024 11:18am

World

Registration for itikaf in Makkah’s Grand Mosque to open on Mar 17

Registration to continue until designated places are filled

Published 15 Mar, 2024 03:14pm

World

Saudi Arabia issues guidelines for minor Umrah pilgrims

Adults advised to teach children to keep quiet in Khaan-e-Kaaba

Published 25 Feb, 2024 01:04pm