Saudi embassy dismisses rumours about Umrah visas for Pakistanis

ISLAMABAD (PR) – The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Islamabad has dismissed the rumours it had stopped issuing Umrah visas to Pakistani nationals.

“These rumours are absolutely unfounded,” a statement released by the embassy Thursday said.

It added, “The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Islamabad and the Saudi Consulate General in Karachi are issuing thousands of visas every day to all categories of Umrah, visits and employment applicants.”

“There has not been any change whatsoever in the number or type of visas for Pakistani citizens,” concluded the statement.