Gulf countries

Pakistan offers visa-free entry to travelers from Gulf countries

In a significant move to promote tourism and attract foreign investment, Pakistan government has granted… Read More

Pakistan slaps Rs5,000 excise duty on air tickets for Gulf-bound labours

Pakistan government has imposed Rs5,000 fixed federal excise duty on air tickets for passengers traveling… Read More

PIA privatization: Three Gulf countries show interest in buying national carrier

KARACHI: As many as three Gulf countries including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and… Read More

Over Rs 16 b recovered in crackdown against power theft: Minister

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Commerce Minister Gohar Ejaz says the Gulf Cooperation Council has signed a Free… Read More

Gulf states, other countries celebrate Eidul Adha

Muslims across Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and other Gulf and European countries are… Read More

Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Gulf states sent cash in relief for Turkiye

ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday that Gulf states recently sent funding… Read More

PIA directed to operate special flights to Gulf countries

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has ordered concerned authorities to take immediate steps for bringing… Read More

Oman charges flat 5pc VAT on range of services, items starting today

Other economies to have done so are the UAE, Saudi Arabia – which last year… Read More

Muslims in Saudi Arabia, gulf countries celebrate Eidul Adha

Muslims living in Turkey have offered Eidul Adha prayers at Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia. Read More

Number of Pakistani workforce increases in Gulf countries

MOPHRD was able to achieve 207% increase in manpower export to Saudi Arabia. Read More

PM directs to evolve strategy for utilization of job opportunities in Gulf countries

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that well-being of the overseas Pakistanis, especially those… Read More

Muslims celebrate Eid ul Fitr in Saudi Arabia, other parts of world

Eid ul Fitr is being celebrated in Saudi Arabia and several other Middle East countries along… Read More

Oil prices steady ahead of OPEC meeting on supply cut extension

SEOUL: Oil prices held steady in early Asian trade on Friday as the market waited… Read More

Imran Khan urges UAE central bank to disclose non-residents’ accounts details

ISLAMABAD: Declaring Iqama [work permit] a kind of protection and safe passage, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)… Read More

Saudi, most Gulf countries are celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr today

RIYADH: Eid-ul-Fitr is being celebrated in most of the Arab States besides United States, United… Read More

Gulf countries condemn Houthi takeover in Yemen as a 'coup'

SANAA: The Gulf Cooperation Council has accused Shi'ite Houthi rebels of staging a coup in… Read More