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Pakistani beggars became so numerous in the cities of Saudi Arabia that government action had to be taken. Recently, a large number of Pakistani beggars were expelled from the country. After this the Pakistani government has also become serious. Now the government of Pakistan has implemented new rules and said that people going to Saudi Arabia will have to give in writing that they will not beg there. A large number of Pakistanis were found begging during the Umrah pilgrimage in the holy cities of Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia had told Pakistan in a strict tone that a large number of Pakistanis go to Saudi Arabia on Umrah and Hajj visas and beg there. In such a situation, the screws should be tightened on these people, otherwise the Saudi Arabian administration will have to take a tough stance. Saudi Arabia had informed the Religious Affairs Ministry of Islamabad that special attention should be kept on people traveling to Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia had informed that a list of at least 4300 beggars has been prepared and preparations are being made to drive them away. According to Pakistani media, now Shehbaz Sharif’s government has implemented many new rules for passengers. One rule is that people have to give an affidavit before traveling to Saudi Arabia. They will be given an oath that they will not beg there.
Apart from this, passengers will have to travel in groups. The Pakistani government believes that when people are in groups, they will not beg. Apart from this, it will also be the responsibility of the tour operator to take an affidavit from his client. If any agency does not do so, action will be taken against them. According to the information, the investigating agencies of Pakistan have also started action against the agencies providing illegal Umrah visas. According to the information, there are many agencies which send people to Saudi Arabia to beg on Umrah visa.