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Pakistan and Oman cordially strengthen diplomatic ties
Parliamentary delegation of Oman was on an official visit to Pakistan to attend International constitutional convention arranged by the National Assembly of Pakistan with reference to Golden Jubilee celebration of Constitution.
Arab League reinstates Syria, ends 11-year exile
After more than ten years of suspension, the Arab League reinstated Syria's regime on Sunday, ensuring President Bashar Al-Assad's return to the Arab fold after a period in exile.
President Arif Alvi up for robust trade and economic relations with Saudi Arabia
President Dr Arif Alvi has underscored the need for robust economic and trade relations with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)
Iran’s President visits Syria to strengthen ties
Presdident Raisi's visit underscores Iran's support for Syria's reconstruction and the "axis of resistance" against Israel, as Arab countries begin to restore ties with Assad's government.
Iran again seizes oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Iran seizes second tanker in a week, raises concerns over safety of maritime traffic in Strait of Hormuz.
Palestine to take issue of abuse of prisoners to international court
The ongoing international investigation committee calls for an investigation into the circumstances of the crime of execution of the martyr Khader Adnan.
ISIS Leader Killed in Turkiye’s Syria Operation
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan revealed on Sunday that the country's intelligence forces were able to kill the ISIS leader in Syria and pledged to keep up the nation's battle against terrorism.
Saudi Arabia and Iran to reopen embassies ‘within days’
Iranian Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian revealed that both Saudi Arabia and Iran will reopen their embassies in each other's capitals "within days"
Marshall Islands oil tanker seized by Iranian Navy
Iran's navy on Thursday captured a Marshal Islands oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman destined for the United States.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Extends Eid Greetings to Prime Minister of Kuwait
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has spoken with the Prime Minister of Kuwait, Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf al-Sabah, to extend warm Eid greetings and discuss opportunities to strengthen economic ties between the two nations. Both leaders…
Houthi-Saudi Talks Lead to Major Prisoner Exchange
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and a Saudi-led coalition reported that Saudi Arabia unilaterally returned 104 prisoners to Yemen on Monday following the ongoing prisoner exchange between Yemen’s warring parties.
Israel-Palestine Peace Talks Resuming: China Mediates
China's foreign minister, Qin Gang, assured his Israeli and Palestinian counterparts that Beijing is eager to mediate the resumption of Israel-Palestine peace talks as part of its global security initiative.
Qatar and Bahrain Restores Diplomatic Ties
On Wednesday, it was revealed that Qatar and Bahrain have decided to restore ties and reconcile their long-standing diplomatic clash.
PM Shehbaz Sharif hails Iran-KSA deal in a Call with President Raisi
PM Shahbaz Sharif congratulated Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on the historic Iran-Saudi Arabia deal and discussed ways to enhance bilateral ties. The conversation is seen as positive for Iran-Pakistan relations and Sharif hopes the deal…
14 Canadians repatriated from Syria
Four women and ten children allegedly affiliated with the militant Islamic State group (ISIL) were repatriated to Canada from detention camps in northeastern Syria this week.
غزہ میں لوگوں پر اسرائیلی جارحیت کے بارے میں انتباہ
لسطینی وزارت خارجہ اور فلسطین کے تارکین وطن نے غزہ کی پٹی میں ہمارے لوگوں کے خلاف کسی بھی اسرائیلی فوجی جارحیت کے نتائج اور اثرات سے خبردار کیا ہے، کیونکہ اسرائیلی وزیر اعظم نیتن یاہو کا ماننا ہے کہ غزہ کی پٹی پر فوجی جارحیت ان کا سیاسی…
Iran Deploys Cameras to Enforce Dress Code
Iranian authorities are deploying cameras in public spaces and roadways to identify and punish unveiled women to stop them from violating the mandatory dress code.
Iran appoints Envoy to UAE after 8 years
Iran has appointed a new envoy to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), some eight years after his predecessor left, granting relations between the two countries a big boost for the first time since 2016.
Worldwide Condemnation of Israeli Attack on Aqsa Mosque
In the wake of Israeli attack on Aqsa Mosque during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, world leaders and international organizations voiced concern and denounced Israeli brutality against Palestinians at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East…
وزارتِ مذہبی امور کا پاکستان میں روزے داروں کے لیے خادم حرمین شریفین کی طرف سے افطار پروگرام
.افتتاح کے موقع پر سفیر المالکی نے کہا کہ پاکستان میں مملکت کا سفارت خانہ ان پروگراموں کے افتتاح کو اپنے لیے قابلِ شرف سمجھتا ہے
Commerce Ministry denies rumors of Pak-Israel Trade
Islamabad, 3 April 2023 (GNP): Islamabad referred to the claims as "sheer propaganda" on Sunday amid social media rumors about the atypical trade between Pakistan and Israel went viral in response to a tweet from a Jewish merchant…
Syria mends ties with Egypt after decade
Egypt and Syria agreed to enhance their cooperation, indicating a positive shift in the relationship between Arab states and President Bashar al-Assad.
Saudi Arabia strengthens ties with China, joining SCO
In defiance of U.S. security concerns, Saudi Arabia is forging a long-term alliance with China as its cabinet approved the country's intention of joining the SCO on Wednesday.
Joint Trilateral Statement by Saudi Arabia, Iran, and China
Riyadh/ Beijing, 10 March 2023 (GNP): In support of the admirable initiative taken by President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China to foster friendly ties between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Iran.…
Accountability Urged for Israeli Crimes Against Palestinians
Jerusalem, 7 March 2023 (GNP): The State of Palestine appeals to the international community to take prompt, decisive action to hold Israeli authorities accountable for their crimes, ongoing incitement against the Palestinian people, and…
Palestine issues warning on Extremist Jewish groups’ plan Al-Aqsa attack
Ramallah, 7 March 2023 (GNP): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the State of Palestine issues a warning on the risks posed by demands made by radical Jewish organisations to conduct huge attack on the Holy Mosque Al-Aqsa on…
Qatar Investment Authority’s CEO discusses investment proposals with PM Shehbaz Sharif
Doha, 6 March 2023 (GNP): Mansoor Ebrahim Al-Mahmoud, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Doha to discuss the status of numerous investment projects in a…
Pakistan’s Prime Minister and Qatari Amir Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation
Doha, 6 March 2023 (GNP): Pakistan's Prime Minister, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, meets the Amir of the state of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on the sidelines of 5th United Nations Least Developed Countries (LDCs) Conference.…
PM Shahbaz Sharif to Speak at 5th UN Conference on LDC
Doha, 6 March 2023 (GNP): Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif will address 5th United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries in Doha today. Prime minister reached Qatar on March 5 to attend the conference upon the invitation of the…
Over 100 hospitalized after new gas attacks on girls’ schools in Iran
School poisoning in Iran
Chinese Diplomatic Balance in Middle East
Ebrahim Raisi, the President of Iran, invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit Tehran on Thursday. Raisi had earlier this week been to Beijing with a significant delegation. In addition to signing over 20 cooperation agreements,…
Joint Military exercise of Pakistan and KSA concludes
Pakistan Suadi Arabia military exercise
Air raid on Gaza by Israel
Gaza, 13 February 2023 (GNP): The Israeli military has carried out bombing raids on the Gaza Strip, claiming that the air strikes were in retaliation for a rocket launched from the Palestinian region throughout the weekend.
Several…
44th anniversary of Iran’s Islamic Revolution
the 44th anniversary of the Iran Islamic Revolution
Russia offers assistance to Syria and Turkey
Moscow, 6 February 2023 (GNP): Russia has a sizable military presence in Syria and is a strong ally of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Putin also enjoys good ties with Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan, a NATO member who has attempted to…
Turkiye shuts all secondary schools for week
Ankara, 6 February 2023 (GNP): Education Minister of Turkiye, Mahmut Ozer, announced, according to the state-run Anadolu Agency, "All schools in Turkiye would be closed for a week." People who fled their homes due to the strong earthquake…
Pakistan extends condolences and sends help to Turkiye
Islamabad, 6 February 2023 (GNP): After a massive earthquake killed more than 2,200 people in Turkiye and Syria, the government of Pakistan pledged help.
Islamabad promised help as the death toll is anticipated to rise as news from…
1,700 verified deaths in Turkey and Syria earthquakes
Ankara/Damascus, 6 February 2023 (GNP): Following two significant earthquakes, there are now over 1,700 verified deaths in Turkey and Syria.
According to Reuters, citing Turkey's emergency AFAD disaster service, the country's official…
Earthquake rocked Turkey and Syria
The Syrian and Turkish areas were jolted by an earthquake of 7.8 magnitude early in the morning.
Egyptology’s discoveries include mummy wrapped in gold
Cairo, 1 February 2023 (GNP): One of the earliest and most complete non-royal mummy ever discovered in Egypt is the one that contains the bones of a guy by the name of Hekashepes. It was located at Saqqara, a burial site south of Cairo,…
International community condemns suicide blast in Peshawar
Peshawar, 31 January 2023 (GNP): The global leaders condemned the suicide blast of January 30 inside the Mosque in Police Line, Peshawar. There were nearly ninety people martyred and several were wounded in this attack. They ensured their…
Tehran is ready to talk with Riyadh
The Iraqi government has brokered these negotiations between Iran and Saudi Arabia for bridging their severed relations
Turkish elections date announced by Erdogan
Ankara, 23 January 2023 (GNP): The upcoming Turkish presidential and legislative elections will take place on May 14, as declared by the country's president.
The declaration was made by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who intends…
Iran’s currency reaches historic low
Tehran, 23 January 2023 (GNP): In the midst of rising tensions with the West and the turmoil roiling the nation, the value of Iran's currency has fallen to an all-time record low.
The US dollar crossed the 45,000-rial threshold on the…
Middle East Sports Diplomacy
Politically, sports as a tool for diplomacy and nation-building have become increasingly popular in the Middle East. Countries such as Qatar and the United Arab Emirates have invested heavily in sports to boost their global image and gain…
Palestinian state is only solution and condition, says Saudi FM
The creation of an independent Palestinian state is necessary for the stability and normalization of this region, said by the Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia now getting away from US dollar
This statement of the Saudi Finance Minister is viewed by the world community with a paradigmatic shift in the foreign policy and trade policy of the country.
Impact of Ronaldo on Saudi football and beyond
The recent signing of Cristiano Ronaldo by Saudi Arabian football club Al-Nassr has sent shockwaves throughout football. The Portuguese superstar, considered one of the greatest players of all time, has decided to leave the bright lights of…
Israeli people in streets against reforms by Netanyahu
The Likud party government of Prime Minister Netanyahu proposed a drastic overhaul of the country judicial system giving the ruling government some powers that may go against the very spirit of the country judicial system.
US put sanctions on defense technology of Iran
Washington D.C., 9 January 2023 (GNP): The United States claims that Iran's arms industry is participating in Russia's war in Ukraine. Production of ballistic missiles and drones by Iran, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), which…
Palestinian flag is a terror-symbol, says Ben-Gvir
Ben-Gvir, the Israeli minister for national security directed the Police to remove the Palestinian flags hoisted in public places. Though according to Israeli law, this hoisting of the Palestinian flag is not illegal.
Iranian missile and drone manufacture sanctioned by US
Islamabad, 7 January 2023 (GNP): The United States claims that Iran's arms industry is participating in Russia's war in Ukraine. Iran's production of ballistic missiles and drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), which the US…
UAE-China asked for Security Council meeting over Al-Aqsa
The visit of Ben-Gvir, the minister for national security, to the holy site is a flagrant violation of the status quo of this holy site. Palestinian and Arab see this visit as move of the Likud party to change its status.
President Putin congratulated Netanyahu
The Israeli parliament, Knesset, passed a vote of confidence on the prime minister-elect Benjamin Netanyahu for the formation of the new Israeli government.
Saudi citizens allowed to receive visas from Bangladesh Airport
Jeddah/Dhaka, 29 December 2022 (GNP): The Bangladeshi government has allowed Saudi nationals who seek to enter the country to get a visa upon arrival at Dhaka International Airport, the Saudi Embassy in Dhaka stated on December 26, 2022.…
Chile announced to open Embassy in Palestine
Santiago, 25 December 2022 (GNP/ TDI): The President of Chile, Gabriel Boric, announced that his administration will open an Embassy in Palestine.
While opening an embassy in the Palestinian territories, raising the status of Chile’s…
Ambassador of Syria presented credentials to President Alvi
Islamabad, 23 December 2022 (GNP): Ramez Alraee, the Ambassador of Syria to Pakistan, presented the credentials to Arif Alvi, the president of Pakistan.
At the Presentation of Credentials Ceremony conducted at Aiwan-e-Sadar in Islamabad,…
Pakistan, Morocco Concur to Deepen Security Cooperation in Navy
Rabat, 22 December 2022 (GNP): Vice Admiral Mostapha El Alami, the head of the Royal Navy of Morocco, received a visit from Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral of Pakistan Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi on Thursday at the Royal Moroccan Naval…
OIC congratulates Qatar on successful FIFA World Cup
Jeddah, 20 December 2022 (GNP): The Emir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, and the Qatari people were congratulated by Hissein Brahim Taha, the Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), for…
Pakistan’s Ambassador Presented Credentials to OIC Secretary-General
Jeddah, 20 December 2022 (GNP): Pakistan's newly designated Permanent Representative to the OIC, Ambassador Syed Mohammad Fawad Sher, met with Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha and presented credentials on December 19.
The two talked…
Bahrain says farewell to the Chinese Ambassador
Manama, 15 December 2022 (GNP/ TDI): Chinese Ambassador to Bahrain, Anwar Habibullah, was welcomed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, at the Ministry’s main offices on the occasion of his final day in…
Saudi Arabia to host Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS 2023
Hague, 9 December 2022 (GNP/ TDI): The ministerial summit of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS will take place in Saudi Arabia in 2023.
The announcement was made while Saudi Arabia was present at the meeting of the political directors…
ACAMS Conference Offers Roadmap for Meeting Emerging Anti-Financial Crime
As part of its ongoing effort to foster greater dialogue between regulators and anti-financial crime (AFC) professionals operating in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), ACAMS will host a unique, two-day event for its 12th Annual AML…
Pakistan-Iran relations deepen
Looking for strengthening their diplomatic relations and promote political cooperation, Iranian MP Ahmed Amirabadi met with Pakistani Ambassador Rahim Hayat Qureshi in Qom city.
Turkish Ambassador meets the Lebanese Interior Minister
The Lebanese Minister of Interior and Municipalities, Judge Bassam Mawlawi met with the Turkish Ambassador to Lebanon, Ali Baris Ulusoy. The meeting was held in the office of the Ministry.
VP of EU Commission meets with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Commerce
Josep Borell Fontelles, EU High Representative/Vice President, talks with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Commerce Majid bin Abdullah Al Qasabi.
Vice-President of EU meets with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia
High Representative/Vice-President of EU Josep Borell Fontelles meets with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia commence Bilateral Naval Exercises
A group of vessels of Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) arrived in Karachi to hold joint naval exercises; ‘Naseem Al Bahr 13’ with Pakistan Naval Forces.
Pakistani Embassy and Foreign Ministry wishes Iraq its 89th National Day
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Minister’s Public Diplomacy of Pakistan, and Pakistani Embassy to Iraq express heartfelt congratulations to Iraq on its 89th National Day.
Uganda-Saudi Arabia Virtual Coffee Expo
The Uganda-Saudi Arabia Virtual Coffee Expo was held at the Embassy of Uganda in Riyadh on Wednesday, with the goal of enhancing current economic and diplomatic initiatives between the two countries.
Welcome speech of Xi Jinping at Dubai Expo 2020
Xi Jinping, China’s President, congratulated and gave a welcome speech on Friday via video link to mark the China Pavilion of Expo 2020 Dubai’s official opening in the United Arab Emirates.
Israeli Army arrests 2 of 6Paletsanian prison escapes
Israeli forces have arrested the last two of six Palestinian prisoners who escaped a maximum-security Israeli prison two weeks ago, closing an intense, embarrassing episode that exposed deep security flaws in Israel and turned the fugitives…
Lebanon’s new PM says,” Would try to stop country’s collapse
HEADLINE: Lebanon’s new Prime Minister Najib Milkati has said that he would try to stop the country’s collapse.
A billionaire has twice served as a Premier. Milkati visited the Lebanese President Michel Avon at the Baabda Presidential…