Pakistani pilgrims performing Haj at Masjid al-Haram, Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Sign Annual Agreement for Nearly 180,000 Citizens to Perform Haj in 2025

In a significant development, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed an annual agreement facilitating nearly 180,000 Pakistani citizens to perform Haj in 2025. This collaborative effort highlights the strong bilateral ties between the two nations and their commitment to ensuring smooth religious pilgrimage for Pakistani Muslims. The Agreement Details The agreement, finalized between the two…

Saudi Arabia executes six Iranians for drug trafficking.

Saudi Arabia Executes Six Iranians for Drug Trafficking

Saudi Arabia executed six Iranian nationals on January 2, 2025, for their role in a drug-trafficking operation. The executions, carried out in a kingdom with some of the world’s strictest drug laws, have reignited debates over capital punishment and diplomatic relations between Riyadh and Tehran. Details of the Execution The Saudi Ministry of Interior announced…