Trends - Pak Saudi Ties

Govt, military must address concerns and anger over troops' deployment to Saudi Arabia

There is justifiable anger at the sudden announcement to send a fresh, unspecified contingent of troops to Saudi Arabia.

Published 18 Feb, 2018 12:33pm

The Saudi mystery

The federal government and the military leadership must address parliament’s concerns forthrightly and quickly.

Updated 18 Feb, 2018 12:28pm

Senator Babar raises objections over army deployment in Saudi Arabia

Questions who is making "unilateral" decisions that "bypass the parliament".

Published 16 Feb, 2018 03:43pm

Army says troops being sent to Saudi Arabia

Inter-Services Public Relations insists soldiers will not be employed outside kingdom.

Updated 16 Feb, 2018 07:39am

Army chief, Prince Salman hold meeting in Riyadh

This is Gen Bajwa's second visit to the Kingdom in the last two months.

Updated 02 Feb, 2018 02:13pm

Pakistan condemns Yemen missile attack targeting Saudi royal palace

Pakistan reiterates support to KSA, terms increasing frequency of Houthi missile attacks a "threat to regional peace".

Published 20 Dec, 2017 03:59pm

Senators demand Saudi-led coalition's ToRs be presented before parliament

Chairman Senate says he will go missing if he gives a ruling on one 'state institution' formulating policy unilaterally.

Published 15 Dec, 2017 06:08pm

Islamabad managing balancing act between Tehran, Riyadh: FO

US secretary of defence to visit Pakistan on Sunday in efforts to minimise differences.

Updated 01 Dec, 2017 08:25am

PM Abbasi, army chief meet Saudi king to discuss bilateral ties

Saudi prince underscores the potential for strengthening bilateral ties in the fields of economy, trade, and investment.

Updated 27 Nov, 2017 11:33pm

Saudi-led coalition to assist member countries in counter-terrorism operations: Gen Raheel

Saudi crown prince leads Islamic military alliance inaugural meeting in Riyadh.

Updated 27 Nov, 2017 01:42am

Saudi-led coalition: Defence minister asked not to make commitments without notifying Senate

Senator Babar demands government take parliament into confidence regarding the coalition's TORs.

Published 24 Nov, 2017 05:50pm

Formal launch of Saudi-led coalition on Sunday

The inaugural meeting of defence ministers of member states is being held in Riyadh.

Updated 24 Nov, 2017 09:21am

Army chief meets Saudi deputy defence minister, reiterates support for KSA

Pakistan holds its defence ties with Saudi Arabia in the highest esteem, Saudi Deputy Defence Minister told.

Updated 09 Aug, 2017 06:39pm

'Over half of 9,000 Pakistanis imprisoned abroad face drug smuggling charges'

Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis briefs Senate committee, reveals that emigration to Saudi Arabia is declining.

Published 01 Aug, 2017 07:35pm

Lawmakers question Raheel Sharif's role in Saudi military alliance

Ask why former army chief has been sent to Saudi Arabia without finalisation of the ToRs of the alliance.

Updated 18 Jul, 2017 06:21pm

Caught in the middle: Should Pakistan reassess its alliance with Saudi Arabia?

How can Pakistan navigate choppy waters while caught in the middle of competing ME interests with the Qatar crisis?

Updated 18 Jul, 2017 04:11pm

Saudi envoy denies Pakistani mediation in Gulf row

“Whatsoever is in the media is not correct,” he says; Kuwait and Sudan are making reconciliation efforts.

Updated 23 Jun, 2017 04:20pm

Raheel Sharif departs for Riyadh to lead military alliance after govt issues NOC

The former army chief is to serve as head of a 41-nation military alliance for three years.

Updated 21 Jun, 2017 01:11pm

Govt vows to keep balance in ties with S. Arabia, Iran

Decision to join Saudi-led military alliance dominates discussion at NA panel’s meeting

Updated 21 Jun, 2017 01:38pm

Bajwa, Saudi envoy discuss defence cooperation

Pakistan Army holds the defence of Saudi Arabia “at par with its own”: army chief.

Updated 21 Jun, 2017 01:59pm

The Saudi temptation

There is no clarity on how the forces of different Muslim countries, with divergent interests, can work together.

Updated 21 Jun, 2017 01:19pm