KARACHI: Hundreds of thousands of Pakistanis are unable to perform Umrah during the last Ashrah of Ramazan, due to severe restrictions imposed by the Saudi government on the issuance of Umrah visas during the holy month.
The severe visa restrictions imposed by Saudi Arabia, are reportedly in response to concerns over begging activities by Pakistani nationals.
The Travel Agents Association of Pakistan (TAAP) confirmed that Saudi authorities have significantly curtailed Umrah visa issuance during the holy month, triggering widespread cancellations of pre-booked flights and hotel accommodations for the Ramadan and Shawwal period.
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