Pakistan’s JF-17 Jets Join Saudi “Spears of Victory” Exercise
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PAF joins “Spears of Victory-2025” exercise in Saudi Arabia, showcasing JF-17 Thunder’s capabilities in multinational air drills.
Women Require Permission from Husbands or Parents for Haj: CII
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Women must seek permission from husbands or parents to perform Haj, says Pakistan’s Religious Affairs Ministry.
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan to Enhance Maritime Partnership at AMAN-2025 Exercise
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Saudi Arabia and Pakistan strengthen naval ties at AMAN-2025 naval exercise to promote maritime peace, security, and cooperation.
Bangladesh to Import Fertilizer from Saudi Arabia for Food Security
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Bangladesh signs a two-year deal with Saudi Arabia to import 400,000 tons of fertilizer to boost food security.
Pakistan Trying to Get IsDB Financing, Revive Saudi Oil Facility
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Pakistan explores syndicate financing from IsDB and seeks Saudi Oil Facility amid IMF concerns over the SOF’s viability.
Bridging Borders: Pakistan’s Strategic Ties with Saudi Arabia and Iran
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Pakistan’s ties with Saudi Arabia and Iran strengthen through key diplomatic visits in December 2024, amid global and domestic challenges.
Pakistan at Crossroads: Diplomacy, Division, and the Path Forward
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Explore Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts, recent successes, and the challenges of internal unrest shaping its future path.
Independent Palestinian state only ‘avenue toward peace’: PM Shehbaz
![Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirms Pakistan's support for an independent Palestinian state at the Arab-Islamic summit in Riyadh. [Image via Arab News]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/4543905-1813004297.webp)
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirms Pakistan’s support for an independent Palestinian state at the Arab-Islamic summit in Riyadh.
South Asian Talent Granted Saudi Citizenship

Saudi Arabia grants citizenship to top South Asian talent. Discover how this bold move fuels Vision 2030 and reshapes the Kingdom.
Saudi-Iran Rapprochement: Opportunities for Pakistan

Given that Saudi Arabia and Iran have agreed to fully resume diplomatic relations within the next two months, there is an opportunity for Pakistan to revitalize its Middle Eastern policy.