The selling rate of Saudi Riyal also moved up accordingly and settled at Rs76 after gaining eight paisas in open market. The official currency of Saudi Arabia, denoted as Saudi Riyal or SAR, is divided into 100 halalas. Managed by the Saudi Central Bank, it has been pegged to the US Dollar since 1986, ensuring […]
As per details, preparations are underway to launch the registration process for Hajj 2026 within the next four to five days. Sources in the Ministry of Religious Affairs said that early registration is mandatory for all intending pilgrims under both government and private schemes. An official advertisement announcing the start of registration is expected shortly. […]
According to Forex.pk, the current value of 10 grams of 24-karat gold is SAR 4,139, while an ounce of gold is valued at 12,873 Saudi Riyals. The uptick in gold rates reflects ongoing trends in the global commodities market, with the latest pricing update reported at 10:00 a.m. local time. Gold has long held a […]
The official currency of Saudi Arabia, denoted as Saudi Riyal or SAR, is divided into 100 halalas. Managed by the Saudi Central Bank, it has been pegged to the US Dollar since 1986, ensuring stability. Evolving from bimetallic coins to modern currency since 1932, the Riyal reflects Saudi Arabia’s economic resilience. The shift underscores ongoing […]
Effective June 10, 2025, no international pilgrim will be granted an Umrah visa unless their housing contracts are documented via the Nusuk Masar digital platform, the Ministry said. Under the updated regulations, all Umrah service providers, including companies, establishments, and authorized foreign agents, must arrange accommodation exclusively in hotels licensed by the Saudi Ministry of […]
Sources from the ministry revealed that the majority of the deceased were elderly individuals, with heart attacks and other health issues as the primary causes of death. The ministry further stated that all deceased pilgrims were laid to rest in Jannatul Baqi. This year’s death toll marks a significant decrease from 2024, when 35 Pakistani […]
The plan to provide help to stranded Iranian pilgrims was presented to the king by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has been tasked with ensuring it receives all necessary support. The directive came after Iran and Israel targeted each other with missiles and airstrikes […]
Iranian media and witnesses reported explosions, including at the country’s main uranium enrichment facility at Natanz, while Israel declared a state of emergency in anticipation of retaliatory missile and drone strikes. Iranian state television reported that Hossein Salami, the chief of the elite Revolutionary Guards corps, had been killed and the unit’s headquarters in Tehran […]
According to Forex.pk, the current value of 10 grams of 24-karat gold is SAR 4,011, while an ounce of gold is valued at 12,475 Saudi Riyals. The uptick in gold rates reflects ongoing trends in the global commodities market, with the latest pricing update reported at 10:00 a.m. local time. Gold has long held a […]
The prime minister, who arrived here in the holy city of Makkah on Thursday, also offered Nawafil at the Holy Ka’aba. He prayed for the progress and betterment of Pakistan, its people, as well as the Muslim Ummah and people of Gaza. During the meeting, the two sides will discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in key […]
