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News Desk  Makkah: In a show of strength and preparedness, Saudi Arabia conducted a high-profile security parade and military drills in Makkah ahead of Hajj 2025, underscoring its commitment to the safety and well-being of millions of…

Raziq Ali Shah Makkah: For millions of Muslims across the world, the sight of the black-draped Holy Kaaba in Makkah evokes awe, reverence, and a deep spiritual connection. But few get to witness the sacred craftsmanship that goes into…

Kainat Fatima Rawalpindi: Public diplomacy has evolved from being a pleasant add-on to foreign policy to becoming an integral component. Unlike classical diplomacy, which often takes place behind closed doors, public diplomacy occurs…

News Desk Islamabad: In a last-ditch diplomatic effort, Pakistan’s Ministry of Religious Affairs has submitted a formal written appeal to Saudi Arabia, urging the reinstatement of the country’s private Hajj quota for 2025. The appeal,…

AFP/APP Damascus: Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Wednesday welcomed US President Donald Trump's "courageous" lifting of sanctions on his country. Speaking in a television address, Sharaa said Trump's move "was a historic…

AFP/APP Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Donald Trump will arrive in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday on the first leg of a Gulf tour that will also take him to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, eyeing business deals even as accords on the Middle East's…

News Desk Islamabad: Saudi Arabia has expressed concern over the escalating tensions between Pakistan and India following the Pahalgam attack. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Saudi Foreign Ministry voiced alarm at the ongoing…

APP United Nations: With over two million Palestinians on the verge of starvation, Pakistan Tuesday urged the world community to act in a decisive bid to end Israel's blockade of Gaza -- now nearing three months and allow humanitarian…

APP Islamabad: Around 172,144 Pakistani workers went abroad for employment during the first three months of this year, according to the Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment (BEOE), an attached department of the Ministry of…

News Desk Islamabad: In a striking shift in transportation trends, motorcycles have now outnumbered cars on Pakistan’s roads. Data released by the Gallup Pakistan Digital Analytics Platform (GDAP) and the Pakistan Automotive…