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No Umrah tax waiver for Pakistan yet

Religious affairs ministry still waiting for confirmation from Riyadh

Senate committee accuses Hajj commission of extorting pilgrims

An ad hoc committee of the senate has alleged that the National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) extorts Muslims who go on pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia.

The News: Saudi Arabia agrees to abolish Umrah tax on PM Imran Khan's request

October 17: The News report by Web Desk states that the Saudi government has agreed to waive 2,000 riyals tax imposed on Pakistanis performing Umrah every year on the request of Prime Minister Imran Khan. According to a media report, the PM, during his visit to the Kingdom, had requested Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman Al Saud to abolish the fee. Read More I

PM performs Umrah

Sheikh Hasina is on an official four-day visit to Saudi Arabia

Adverse weather and rain due to affect many areas in Saudi Arabia

RIYADH: Forecasters predicted Thursday that many areas in Saudi Arabia will experience rain and thunderstorms over the next few days. The Saudi General Authority for Meteorology and Environment Protection said that windy weather and moderate to heavy thunderstorms are expected to affect the regions of Jazan and Asir on Friday. Elevated areas in Najran, Al-Baha, Makkah, and