ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah said on Wednesday that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are going to start the “Road to Makkah project” to give pilgrims from Islamabad Airport easy and hassle-free immigration facilities.
He told National Television that 26000 pilgrims will benefit this year, which would be expanded to 40000 Hajj pilgrims. He said the facility would be expanded to Karachi and Lahore Airports by next year.
Saudi Deputy Interior Minister’s Visit to Pakistan
The minister said that the Saudi Arabian Deputy Interior Minister Dr. Nasir bin Abdul Aziz Al-Dawood’s visit to Pakistan was essential for both countries.
He claimed that the Saudi Minister agreed to make every effort to free Pakistanis jailed in Saudi Arabia. He stated that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have a long history of friendly relations.
According to him, Pakistanis had a special devotion and affection for Khadim Al-Haramain Al-Sharifain (custodian of the two holy mosques).
The interior minister complimented the Saudi government’s efforts to develop bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries.
He said Saudi Arabia had employed one million Pakistanis as part of their contribution to the host country’s progress and prosperity.
