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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Egypt stress importance of swift conclusion to US-Iran talks

The Regional Four (R-4) meeting in Cairo came the same day as Pakistan, along with c0-mediator Qatar, hosted delegations from the US and Iran in Switzerland for high-level…

  • Published: June 22, 20268:29 am
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Middle East conflict fails to deter Pakistan’s Gulf job exodus

Official data showed that during January-May, over 300,000 Pakistanis found employment in Middle Eastern states led by Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

  • Published: June 22, 20268:20 am
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Saudi Arabia’s new skill test rule adds hurdles for Nepali workers

New rule taking effect today requires workers travelling to the kingdom on labour visas to pass a mandatory skills certification test.

  • Published: June 17, 20269:25 am
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Report details abuse and unsafe conditions faced by Nepali workers on Saudi Aramco projects

A study by London-based rights group finds workers toiling up to 14 hours in over 50 degrees heat.

  • Published: May 25, 20268:30 am
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Nepali workers went to build the city of the future in Saudi Arabia. They’re returning home with nothing

The collapse of Neom’s ambitions is costing Nepali labourers more than jobs — it is upending lives built around remittances that may not return.

  • Published: May 15, 202610:35 am
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Brunei recognised in Makkah Route Initiative

Through this initiative, the entry process for Brunei Darussalam’s haj pilgrims into Saudi Arabia will be faster and more seamless, as immigration procedures are completed in…

  • Published: May 5, 202611:35 am
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Pakistan receives $1bn from Saudi Arabia as second tranche of $3bn deposit

The central bank said this is the second tranche of the $3bn deposit recently agreed by Saudi Arabia.

  • Published: April 22, 20268:50 am
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Pakistan sends military force, fighter jets to Saudi Arabia

The Saudi ministry, in a statement, wrote that a military force and fighter jets from Pakistan had arrived at the King Abdulaziz Air Base in its eastern province.

  • Published: April 13, 202611:10 am
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Iran, US have expressed confidence in Pakistan to facilitate talks; will be honoured to host dialogue ‘in coming days’: FM Dar

FM Dar said he had also held “very productive” bilateral meetings with the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Egypt, who also called on Prime Minister Shehbaz…

  • Published: March 30, 20268:55 am
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Pakistan FM Dar arrives in Riyadh for meeting of regional foreign ministers

The foreign minister is also expected to highlight Pakistan’s diplomatic outreach efforts and its “desire to continue playing a pivotal role towards resolving the prevailing…

  • Published: March 19, 20269:37 am
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