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Saudi investment in Pakistan’s uncertain terrain

The Saudi-Pakistan MoU is less an achievement than a test of Pakistan’s ability to deliver on its own policies rather than announce new ones. It’s a test of whether the country can

October 30, 2025

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Saudi ends Kafala system

Saudi Arabia scraps its decades-old Kafala sponsorship system, freeing 13 million migrant workers from restrictive employment controls and marking a major step towards fairer labour rights under Vision 2030….reports Asian Lite News

October 24, 2025

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New York summit for two states

France and Saudi Arabia host a New York summit on Palestinian statehood, with global leaders set to recognise Palestine despite Israel and US boycotts and threats. France and Saudi Arabia will host

September 22, 2025

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Uncertainty Over Pakistan-Saudi Nuclear Deal

Asif denied that nuclear weapons were part of the Saudi accord, calling them “not on the radar…reports Asian Lite News Pakistan’s Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, on Thursday night made conflicting statements regarding

September 20, 2025

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Saudi-Pak deal won’t dent India ties

Analysts emphasise that Saudi Arabia remains a key strategic and economic partner for India, with bilateral trade reaching $41.88 billion in FY 2024-25, far outpacing its $3–4 billion trade with Pakistan. India

September 19, 2025

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China pushes closer Saudi trade links

China is stepping up efforts to deepen its trade and investment ties with Saudi Arabia, even as wider negotiations for a Gulf-wide trade pact remain in limbo. In Beijing on Tuesday, Chinese

August 27, 2025

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MBS & Sisi talk ties, Palestine

The two leaders reviewed the historic and strategic relations between Riyadh and Cairo and explored new ways to bolster cooperation…reports Asian Lite News Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister HRH Mohammed bin

August 22, 2025

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Saudi Arabia Unveils ‘Nusuk Umrah’ for Easy Online Visas

Nusuk Umrah is a new option for international Umrah pilgrims, complementing existing channels like accredited agents….reports Asian Lite News The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah on Wednesday launched the Nusuk Umrah

August 21, 2025

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Saudi, Syria seal $6.4b investment deal

Saudi Arabia’s $6.4 billion investment blitz in Syria signals a bold regional shift, backing reconstruction, trade, and diplomacy in a country long isolated by conflict….reports Asian Lite News Saudi Arabia has signed

July 25, 2025

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‘UAE leads global fight against plastic waste’

UAE accelerates its fight against plastic pollution with a bold single-use plastic ban and expanded environmental policies to safeguard natural ecosystems for future generations The United Arab Emirates continues to lead the

June 6, 2025

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