Middle East

Pakistan-Saudi Arabia: An Emerging Alliance

Pakistan-Saudi Arabia: An Emerging Alliance

Since the emergence of Pakistan as an independent state, Saudi Arabia has been an all-weather friend of Pakistan. Loaves and fish brought both states further closer, as Saudi Arabian human capital and Pakistan’s economic needs were interdependent. However, full swing in bilateral relations was noticed during the 1980’s when the […]

An injured woman is being carried on a stretcher after clashes broke out inside Al-Aqsa Mosque's compound [Ahamd Gharabli/AFP]

Palestinians celebrate and clash with Israeli police after removal of controversial security measures on Al-Aqsa gates

After a two-week protest and praying outside of the Al-Aqsa mosque, Israeli authorities yielded to the Muslim protesters and removed all controversial security devices installed at the entrance of the compound. Israeli police had installed security cameras and metal detectors on the Muslim entrances of the compound leading to Al […]

China steeping in Middle East’s Tsunami

China steeping in Middle East’s Tsunami

At beginning of 2016, Chinese President Xi Jinping, visited Middle East at a time when the relations between Saudi Arabian led Sunni states and Shiite Iran were touching a low point in recent history. The execution of the influential Shiite minister Sheik Nimr al-Nimr, who was the leading voice of Shiite minority in […]