Good news likely from Saudi Arabia for Pakistani pilgrims: Report

Good news likely from Saudi Arabia for Pakistani pilgrims: Report

ISLAMABAD - Saudi Information Minister Awwad bin Saleh called on Minister of Religious Affairs Noor ul Haq Qadri in Islamabad.

They discussed important issues facing the Muslim Ummah.

Awwad bin Saleh said Saudi leadership is interested in working with the new government.

The Minister welcomed the aspirations of the Saudi leadership.

Minister for Religious Affairs asked the Saudi Information Minister to increase the quota of Pakistani Hujjaj by 50,000.

He also asked the Minister to provide place for Pakistan House near Haram in Makkah and Medinah.

The meeting also discussed to simplify the visa procedure for pilgrims from Pakistan.

Saudi Minister told Pakistan that Kingdom will look into these areas and come up with positive response.