Tag: Morocco

President Alvi meets Commissioner-designates to Morocco, Singapore 

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday said that Pakistan feels proud on its deep brotherly ties with Morocco and will further enhance bilateral cooperation at...

Muslim couple repudiate terror-related charges in Madrid re-trial

MADRID: A Moroccan-born Spaniard and his Mexican wife are denying charges in their retrial that they helped recruit militants for the Islamic State group...

Pope, in Morocco, hopes to boost King’s moderate Islam vision

VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis makes a lightning trip to Morocco this weekend to promote inter-religious dialogue and support efforts by the North African country’s...

Pakistan navy ship SAIF visits Casablanca to enhance maritime collaboration

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) SAIF on Sunday visited Port Casablanca, Morocco for goodwill as well as, a training visit. PNS SAIF is the frontline warship...

Morocco knocked out by Ronaldo’s header

MOSCOW: Cristiano Ronaldo continued his sensational start to the World Cup with the winner as Portugal knocked Morocco out of the tournament. All eyes at the...

In-form Ronaldo looms for Morocco, Spain face Iran

ROSTOV-ON-DON, RUSSIA: Cristiano Ronaldo will hone in on Morocco on Wednesday after his stunning hat-trick in Portugal´s World Cup opener, while 2010 winners Spain...

Portugal ‘stronger than Morocco’, says Andre Silva

MOSCOW: Portugal striker Andre Silva believes the European champions are well equipped to beat Morocco ahead of their upcoming World Cup group stage clash...

FIFA to choose between North America or Morocco for 2026 World...

MOROCCO: FIFA members will decide on Wednesday whether the 2026 World Cup should be played in North America or return to Africa for just...

North America 2026 World Cup bid outscores Morocco after inspection

ZURICH: The three-nation United States-led bid to host the 2026 World Cup outscored its rival Morocco as both passed an inspection of their facilities...

Morocco boycott revives debate over business, politics links

RABAT: More than a month after its launch, an unprecedented boycott campaign in Morocco against three well-known brands has revived criticism against links between...

Morocco struggles to curb rise in number of girls married underage

RABAT: Moroccan schoolgirl Meriem was just 16 when her family pressured her to marry a man she had never met 20 years her senior....

Football turns into ‘release’ for jailed Africans in Morocco

"Africa Forever," reads the banner over the gate of a jail for young offenders in Casablanca hosting the finals of a football tournament in...

Morocco coal miners protest raises political tension

MARRAKECH: Moroccans risking their lives scraping coal from abandoned mines have listened to local officials, the mining ministry, and a close royal ally since...

Morocco to close schools allegedly linked to Turkish preacher Gulen

Morocco has ordered the closure of schools it says are linked to a US-based preacher that Turkey blames for a failed coup last year,...

Morocco arrests 5 for ‘celebrating’ Russia envoy death

Morocco has arrested five youth members of the premier’s party who allegedly celebrated last week’s murder of the Russian ambassador to Turkey, a party...

Morocco wants to rejoin African Union

Morocco wants to rejoin the African Union, 32 years after quitting the bloc in protest at its decision to accept Western Sahara as a...

Protection of non-Muslims summit to be held in Morocco

Muslims scholars from all over the world are meeting in Morocco to discuss protection of non-Muslims living in Islamic countries. The conference is expected to...