Pakistan is witnessing a decline in the number of its nationals deported from Saudi Arabia and other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries for begging this year, an official said recently, attributing the drop to the government’s sweeping crackdown against the practice. Several Pakistanis have been deported from Saudi Arabia and other GCC countries in recent […]
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GCC received 83% of Iran’s missiles and drones, compared to 17% launched at Israel
Since February 28, 2026, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states have witnessed Iranian attacks using missiles and drones. Targeting vital infrastructure and civilian facilities, these attacks constitute a dangerous escalation that threatens regional security and stability, with the total number of launched projectiles reaching 4,391. In contrast, the Israeli occupation state, which is directly attacking […]
Bahrain announces phased gas price hikes from 2026
The Bahrain government has announced a series of updates to natural gas and vehicle fuel price, aimed at aligning domestic energy costs with global market trends while promoting efficiency and sustainability. According to an official statement, natural gas prices for companies and industrial facilities will be gradually increased beginning January 2026. The decision follows a […]
Pakistan-GCC free trade agreement in final stages
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday highlighting the structural transformation, regulatory and economic reforms by his government, urged the Bahraini business sector to seize Pakistan’s immense investment potential with new sectors opened like agribusiness, IT, minerals, energy and tourism, to build a long-term partnership. “Pakistan is undergoing a structural transformation embodying economic reforms, digital modernization […]
Finance Minister Aurangzeb: Pakistan Not Dictated by IMF
Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has rejected suggestions that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) dictates Islamabad’s policy decisions, asserting that the government acts solely in the national interest. Speaking at a press conference in Washington, Aurangzeb said Pakistan’s economic stability is tied to national security, adding that unrest or border tensions directly impact the economy. […]
Qatar condemned after backtracking on Makkah summits declaration
Qatar on Sunday said it rejected the final declaration of Arab and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summits held in Makkah last week, despite originally endorsing the statement. Doha could not support the communique because it contradicted Qatar’s foreign policy, the Qatari foreign minister said. Saudi Arabia’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Adel Al Jubeir, […]