RIYADH (Kashmir English): The Pakistan Embassy in Saudi Arabia has announced a temporary suspension of passport-related services due to technical maintenance work.
The official update states that all passport services at the Embassy will remain closed from Wednesday through Thursday on the dates of 29–30 April 2026.
The mission will not permit applicants to apply for new passports, renew their existing passports, or pick up their already finished documents during this time.
The Embassy confirmed that their decision requires maintenance work to proceed, and they will restart operations after the technical work finishes. Pakistani nationals in Saudi Arabia, particularly in Riyadh and surrounding regions, are advised to plan their visits accordingly and avoid unnecessary travel to the Embassy on the affected days.
The officials advised citizens to monitor the Embassy’s official channels for updates because consular counters will face heavy traffic after services start again. The organization will announce the reopening schedule after the completion of maintenance work.
PCB Plans to Build Stadium in Saudi Arabia
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is mulling building a cricket stadium in Saudi Arabia, which could potentially host Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches in the future.
Various venues in the Kingdom are currently under consideration to build the facility.
According to details, the board aims to promote cricket in Saudi Arabia, where a large population of Pakistanis and other Asian expatriates have a strong interest in the sport.
The Saudi authorities are also actively encouraging sports activities in the country and taking various initiatives in this regard.
The board formally expressed its interest in building a cricket stadium in Jeddah. A recent Board of Governors meeting approved exploring this opportunity in collaboration with the Saudi Arabia Cricket Federation.
According to sources, various venues in Saudi Arabia are currently being reviewed to select a suitable location for the facility. However, the project is still in its early stages. If negotiations with Saudi authorities become successful, a formal agreement will be signed, after which construction work will begin.
The stadium could host PSL matches
If all goes according to plan, the stadium could be completed within a year of signing the contract.
In the future, the proposed stadium could host PSL matches and other Pakistan cricket fixtures in Jeddah.
The initiative would not only provide fans in the Kingdom the opportunity to watch cricket live but also help young cricketers develop their skills and advance their careers.
