Author: Amir Muhammad Khan

By Amir Muhammad Khan JEDDAH: Pakistan’s Consul General in Jeddah, Syed Musafi Rabbani, has said that a new consulate building, closer coordination, and improved outreach will strengthen support for the Pakistani community in Saudi Arabia. Speaking at an introductory meeting with journalists from the Pakistan Journalists Forum, the oldest organization representing Pakistani media professionals in the kingdom, Rabbani emphasized that the primary role of the consulate is to provide the best facilities to Pakistanis while ensuring they understand both local laws and their own legal rights. He described the media as a vital bridge between the consulate and the wider…

By Amir Muhammad Khan RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry has invited all southern Yemeni factions to Riyadh to discuss a “just solution” to the southern issue, following a request from Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council president, Rashad al-Alimi. The ministry said the conference aims to develop a comprehensive roadmap that addresses the legitimate aspirations of the southern Yemeni people. Officials have yet to announce exact dates or the full list of delegates. The invitation comes amid heightened tensions, with the separatist Southern Transitional Council (STC) recently seizing territory in Hadramaut and Mahra. Saudi Arabia has warned that these actions pose a…

By Amir Muhammad Khan JEDDAH: An extraordinary open-ended session of the OIC executive committee has strongly condemned Israel’s unilateral and unlawful recognition of the so-called Somaliland region as an independent state, reaffirming full support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia. The meeting, held at the OIC secretariat in Jeddah, was convened to address the situation arising from Israel’s move. Pakistan was represented by its permanent representative to the OIC, Ambassador Syed Mohammad Fawad Sher. In his remarks, Sher reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering support for Somalia’s unity and internationally recognized borders, describing Israel’s recognition of Somaliland…