Asif Ali Zardari: ‘Artful dodger’ returns as Pakistan president
He has spent more than 11 years in jail, a long time even by the standards of Pakistani politicians, with a wheeler-dealer's talent for bouncing back after scandals. Back in 2009, the New York Times said he had a knack for "artful dodging" -- "maneuvering himself out of the tight...
Saudi Arabia to allow expats of six countries direct entry from Dec. 1
Saudi Arabia will allow direct entry of fully vaccinated expatriates from Indonesia, Pakistan, Brazil, Vietnam, India and Egypt from December 1 without the need to spend 14 days in transit outside their countries before entering the kingdom, reports said. However, they will have to spend a five-day quarantine regardless of...Pakistan party falls flat after semi-final cricket loss
The national mood was summed up by Prime Minister and former captain Imran Khan who said the side should be proud.Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai gets married
The Pakistani activist shared images of the ceremony on social media.Saudi Arabia supports Pakistan with $4.2bn lifeline
The money is coming in through the SFD, a Saudi government agency that usually finances social and infrastructure projects in developing countries.Pakistan invites auto-sector investment at Expo
The Federal Board of Investment of Pakistan has invited auto-sector investors to set up business within the country.Galaxy Racer eyes Pakistan market
The UAE-based Esports company has over 400 million subscribers.Tropical storm ‘Shaheen’ poses threat to many coastal areas in MENA
The tropical depression deepened to the Tropical Storm "Shaheen" in the northeast of the Arabian Sea along the Indian-Pakistani coasts Friday, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said.Abu Dhabi, Pakistan discuss boosting business ties
The chamber is ready to offer all the services required to help Pakistani businesses and entrepreneurs in Abu Dhabi.Iran looks east after China-led bloc okays entry
Iran has been trying to enter the SCO for years, and was close last year, but Tajikisatn objected to it.Iran to sell more electricity to Pakistan
Iran at the moment has electricity exchange with Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iraq, Turkmenistan, and Afghanistan.Oman lifts travel ban on India, Pakistan, Bangladesh
Fully-vaccinated passengers from 21 countries can now travel to Oman, according to a new circular issued by the country’s Civil Aviation Authority, which took the decision by consulting several stakeholders.Etihad: Flight ban from India, Pakistan may stretch beyond Aug 7
Etihad extends suspension of passenger travel from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka from Aug 2 to Aug 7.$350m Murabaha financing for Pakistan concludes
Twelve banks from the region fully subscribed the transaction in which Ajman Bank also acted as investment agent.Saudi Foreign Minister visiting Pakistan today to repair ties
Pakistan foreign office said the visit holds "special significance in the backdrop of the recent visit of Prime Minister Imran Khan to Saudi Arabia in May 2021"Pakistan imports goods worth $10.6 b from four GCC countries
Imports from UAE $6.2 billion compared to $5.9 billion last year The highest increase in imports recorded from Saudi Arabia Pakistan’s imports from four GCC countries were nearly $10.6 billion during the first 11 months of 2020-21, a report said. The country's imports from UAE were worth nearly $6.2 billion...825 eye surgeries conducted in Pakistan during KSrelief campaigns
Pakistan fifth-largest recipient of KSrelief after Yemen, Palestine, Syria and Somalia 8500 people examined in Karachi and Shikarpur area of Sindh province during the campaign that ended recently KARACHI: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) recently completed voluntary medical campaigns in Pakistan to combat blindness and its...Uber appoints new GM for MENA, Pakistan region
Pall will lead the next phase of growth for Uber’s ride-sharing business across the regionBahrain imposes new curbs on entry to malls, restaurants
*Only the fully vaccinated people or those who have recovered from infection can only enter cinemas, service centers *Arrivals from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal need a negative PCR test certificate, 10-day quarantine Bahrain has announced new rules to combat the virus, including restricting entry to malls and...Arab News launches Pakistan edition as part of global expansion
Arab News, the Middle East’s leading English-language daily, has recently announced the launch of a Pakistan online edition, as part of the newspaper’s ongoing global and digital expansion. The service — available in English at www.arabnews.pk — covers news and views from Pakistan and the wider region, with a special...