Saudi Shoura Council delegation arrives in Islamabad to boost parliamentary cooperation

In this file photo, released on June 22, 2025, shows a delegation from the Saudi Shoura Council and the Saudi-Pak Parliamentary Friendship Committee arriving at the Islamabad International Airport in Islamabad. (Handout/National Assembly of Pakistan/File)
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Updated 06 October 2025
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Saudi Shoura Council delegation arrives in Islamabad to boost parliamentary cooperation

  • Visit led by Speaker Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Sheikh aims to deepen Saudi-Pakistan ties
  • Delegation to meet National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq and senior officials in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: A delegation of the Saudi Shoura Council led by its speaker is arriving in Islamabad today, Monday, to hold talks aimed at enhancing parliamentary cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, state-run Radio Pakistan reported.

The visit underscores the longstanding strategic and fraternal relationship between the two countries and is expected to open fresh avenues for parliamentary cooperation.

“In a statement, Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Sheikh [speaker] has highlighted the deep-rooted strategic relations between the two countries,” Radio Pakistan said.

“He expressed hope that the visit would contribute to opening new opportunities for cooperation between the council, the National Assembly of Pakistan and the Senate of Pakistan.”

During his stay in Islamabad, Al-Sheikh will hold official talks with National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and meet several senior Pakistani officials to review bilateral relations and discuss ways to further strengthen ties.

The visit comes amid expanding political, economic and defense cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, with both countries reaffirming their commitment to deeper institutional and people-to-people engagement.


Pakistan shuts key motorway routes as dense fog envelopes Punjab

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Pakistan shuts key motorway routes as dense fog envelopes Punjab

  • Authorities close major routes as reduced visibility threatens to trigger accidents on motorway
  • Air quality of Lahore, Punjab’s provincial capital, recorded at alarming 322 AQI by IQAir index

LAHORE: Dense fog blanketed major motorways in Pakistan’s Punjab province on Tuesday (December 16), prompting authorities to shut down several key routes due to severely reduced visibility and heightened accident risks. 

Lahore’s air quality was recorded at an alarming 322 AQI at 6 AM (0100 GMT), earning the dubious title of the world’s most polluted city.

Frustration mounted among stranded commuters, with Mohammad Naeem venting, “We’ve been waiting since 6 AM. The buses are ready, but we haven’t been allowed to board, and we’re not being informed.”

Fellow passenger Hafiz Safar Abbas echoed his sentiment. “The public is uncertain. If the weather clears, the motorways should reopen immediately,” he said

Government authorities are monitoring the situation, working to reopen the motorways once conditions improve, while travelers are urged to stay patient and informed.