PIA had flown more than 27,000 Pakistanis to Saudi Arabia. From September 15 to 28, some 27,500 passengers were flown to Saudi Arabia through 91 flights.
Some 40 tons of high-grade blue ammonia already dispatched for use in zero-carbon power generation, a successful demonstration of the supply network from Saudi Arabia to Japan.
Saudi Arabia this month partially lifted a suspension on international flights that had been enforced since March to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus.
India, with a population of about 1.4 billion, has been consistently reporting the world's highest daily tallies of infections.
With an increase in the number of flights PIA will be able to transport 25,500 passengers from Pakistan before the 30th of this month which is the deadline for many ensuring their presence in the kingdom.
Just days ago, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced the lifting of travel restrictions from January 1, while those in certain categories will be allowed to travel from September 15, as the coronavirus pandemic weaken.
The move was initiated by industry giant Saudi Arabia which is cutting prices for October shipments in an effort to support market demand for both its Asian and American customers.
Commander of the Joint Forces of the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen Fahad bin Turki bin Abdulaziz and Deputy Governor of Al-Jouf Region Abdulaziz bin Fahad bin Turki bin Abdulaziz were relieved of their duties and put under investigation
Prince Faisal says peace must be achieved with the Palestinians on the basis of international agreements as a pre-condition for any normalisation of relations
No cash transaction took place through Hajj/Umrah movement owing to a limited Hajj this year and ban on Umrah in place amid COVID-19, which pushed people towards using formal channels.
The Ministry of Finance said that the deferred oil payment facility from Saudi Arabia expired on July 9 this year and a request to extend the agreement was being considered with Saudi Arabia.
"The coronavirus pandemic has put a lot of pressure on the Saudi economy. The way oil prices have fallen is a historical fact, it has affected their economy," said Qureshi, while talking to local media.