The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has expressed serious concern over the growing number of Pakistani beggars coming to the Kingdom on Hajj and Umrah visas.
Geo reports that sources in Pakistan’s Ministry of Religious Affairs have stated that Saudi authorities have warned about the beggars who come under the guise of Umrah and Hajj. If they are not controlled, it will have a negative impact on Pakistani Umrah and Haj pilgrims going to the Kingdom in the future.
Local media reports suggest that the Saudi Ministry of Religious Affairs has asked the Pakistani government to take action against the beggars entering the country under Umrah and Hajj visas, or it will severely affect normal Pakistani pilgrims.
Consequently, Pakistan’s Ministry of Religious Affairs has decided to bring an Umrah Act, according to which the government will regulate travel agencies conducting Umrah and Hajj and bring them under legal supervision.
Earlier, it was reported that Pakistani beggars go to Saudi Arabia on Umrah visas and then take part in activities like begging there, which infuriates the governments of the Gulf countries. In turn, the Pakistani government also decided to block the passports of the people involved.
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