Saturday, April 22nd, 2023
Saudi Arabia, Iran foreign ministers exchange Eid al-Fitr blessings- Al Arabiya
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir Abdollahian have exchanged Eid al-Fitr blessings. During a phone call, Prince Faisal also discussed with Abdollahian several issues of mutual concern, as well as the next steps following the recent agreement. In a deal brokered by China, Saudi Arabia and Iran agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations in March. The Kingdom and other Gulf countries, including the UAE, severed ties with Iran in 2016 following an attack by supporters of the Iranian regime on SaudiRead More
COAS Asim Munir spends Eidul Fitr with troops at Pak-Afghan border
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir on Saturday visited the Pak-Afghan border at Bajaur to spend Eidul Fitr with troops and to uplift their morale and resolve. According to the army’s media wing, the COAS Munir hailed the commitment and professionalism of the soldiers posted at the border. The army chief lauded the border security arrangements and operational preparedness. He expressed that the military is committed towards the defence of the frontiers and Pakistan’s armed forces are always ready to thwart any threat to ensure the territorial integrityRead More
Pakistan celebrates Eidul Fitr as economic woes dampen festive cheer
Pakistan is celebrating Eidul Fitr with religious zeal and fervour today, although the festivities have been lukewarm due to multiple crises facing the nation and a worsening economic turmoil. According to traders’ bodies, a massive slowdown was witnessed in sales prior to Eid due to skyrocketing inflation. Traders said that genuine buyers were, on average, 50 per cent less than last year due to eroding buying power of consumers caused by unprecedented increases in food, electricity and petroleum prices. However, retail brands have reported robust demand for their products. EidRead More