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Pakistani woman delivers boy on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia

Newborn, weighing in at 3.04kg, has been aptly named “Arafat” in honour of the revered location

Published 17 Jun, 2024 12:04am

World

Saudi Arabia, Gulf countries celebrating Eidul Azha today

Pakistan will celebrate eid tomorrow

Updated 16 Jun, 2024 05:41pm

World

Muslim pilgrims pray on Mount Arafat in hajj climax

Worshippers from all over the world will climb hills from Makkah

Updated 15 Jun, 2024 04:03pm

World

Million-plus take part in Hajj under shadow of Gaza crisis

Some 2,000 Palestinians are performing the Hajj at the special invitation of King Salman

Published 15 Jun, 2024 12:07am

World

Muslims to cross Miqat as Hajj begins today

Mina valley is bracing for an influx of 2.5 million devout pilgrims

Published 14 Jun, 2024 12:29pm

World

Saudi Royal Ground forces bolster security for Hajj

The military police are assisting the Internal Security Forces in managing crowds

Published 14 Jun, 2024 11:22am

World

Saudi Arabia will not renew 80-year-old petrodollar deal with US

The country will deal trading in multiple currencies

Updated 14 Jun, 2024 09:53pm

Pakistan

Saudi Arabia biggest destination for Pakistani workers in 2023

Over 800,000 people moved to the Gulf in the past year

Published 13 Jun, 2024 10:03pm

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

Saudi govt issues warning for hot weather to pilgrims

Temperatures are expected to reach as high as 48 degrees Celsius

Published 12 Jun, 2024 11:47am

Pakistan

PIA completes successful pre-hajj flight operations, says airline spokesperson

Final PIA flight operating as part of the pre-Hajj program departed from Karachi

Published 11 Jun, 2024 04:02pm

World

Saudi authorities set out Hajj guidelines

Hajj permit is the most crucial step before embarking on the journey

Published 11 Jun, 2024 12:21pm

Life & Style

Essential items for women pilgrims during Hajj season

Packing a travel bag for Hajj pilgrimage is different from normal trip

Published 10 Jun, 2024 10:38am

World

US and Saudi Arabia inching towards security deal

The potential deal has been widely hinted at by US and other officials in recent weeks

Updated 10 Jun, 2024 07:03pm

World

Saudi Arabia clears Makkah of over 300,000 unregistered pilgrims ahead of hajj

Hajj begins next week and requires a permit

Updated 09 Jun, 2024 06:06pm

World

No place for ‘political slogans’ during Hajj: Saudi minister

Minister says Kingdom leadership committed to ensuring Hajj embodies ‘highest levels of devotion’

Updated 07 Jun, 2024 11:24pm

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

Expats to face fine, deportation to perform Hajj without permit

10,000 riyals will be imposed on any individual breaking the rule

Published 06 Jun, 2024 03:51pm

Sports

Saudi Arabian football team arrives in Pak for FIFA qualifier

This is the first time the team has arrived in Pakistan

Published 05 Jun, 2024 11:18pm

World

Saudi Arabia calls on citizens to sight Zil Hajj moon

They are requested to register their testimony or contact the nearest center

Published 05 Jun, 2024 05:31pm

World

Saudi govt begins enforcement of fines, deportation to travelers without Hajj permit

Hajj pilgrims are required to carry Hajj permit

Published 03 Jun, 2024 10:26am

Pakistan

Two Saudi diplomats looted in Pakistan’s capital

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi orders police to arrest suspects

Published 02 Jun, 2024 11:10pm

Sports

Saudi Arabia offers Pakistan cricketers royal hajj upon win in T20 WC

Ambassador Al-Malki conveyed his hopes for the team's success in a video message

Published 02 Jun, 2024 03:41pm

Pakistan

Punjab Police, Interpol arrest suspect in transgender case

Suspect has been apprehended in Saudi Arabia

Published 29 May, 2024 12:42pm

Pakistan

Saudi Arabia implements new visitor guidelines for Roza-e-Rasool

Visitors must also comply with specific entry instructions

Published 27 May, 2024 06:45pm

World

Israel cannot exist without existence of Palestinian state: Saudi Arabia foreign minister

Faisal bin Farhan says Israel’s security is served by building a Palestinian state

Updated 27 May, 2024 05:12pm

World

UAE tightens regulations on Hajj, Umrah services

Operators can be slapped with fines of up to 50,000 dirhams if they did not obtain prior approval before receiving requests

Published 27 May, 2024 02:57pm

World

Saudi Arabia appoints first envoy to Syria in more than a decade

Saudi Arabia reopened its embassy in Syria earlier this year

Published 27 May, 2024 09:42am

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