Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah concludes visit to Pakistan and Bangladesh, raises awareness of visa changes and new flights
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Hajj and Umrah pilgrims
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan announce plan to increase flights, slash costs
The new agreement is aimed at improving the overall experience for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims from Pakistan
baseball
Dubai-based baseball league announces Karachi Monarchs, Pakistan’s first professional team
Dubai’ Baseball United reveal Karachi Monarchs as league’s second franchise
DP World
DP World donates $2.5 million and pledges logistics support for Pakistan flood relief
Chairman Bin Sulayem of the Dubai-based company visits the affected areas; announces donations and provides use of its Karachi facilities for logistics support
Imran Khan
Pakistan PM Imran Khan facing biggest test yet as anger grows over soaring prices
Pakistan has been staring down the barrel of a balance of payments crisis and analysts have long warned that the new government must act quickly
Islamabad
UAE set to open visa centre in Karachi in September
A second visa centre is slated to open in Islamabad in October
Faysal Bank
Bahrain-backed Faysal Bank bucks global trend on branches plan
Pakistan’s Faysal Bank plans to open 200 new branches
Air Marshal Arshad Malik
Pakistan’s PIA resumes Muscat-Lahore flights
Pakistan’s national carrier will be flying to the destination twice a week via an A320 aircraft
economic crisis
An economic crisis awaits Pakistan’s new leader Imran Khan
Khan said in a televised address he’ll focus on improving the lives of the poor and fighting corruption