Saudi Arabia Bans Umrah, Hajj & Travel From Pakistan Until Further Notice

[Baby Leone]

They have stopped umrah and hajj travel for all the countries. Not just Pakistan.

yeah i know, but why the very next day after a single case found in Pakistan? when it already spreads in more then 50 countries more then a month ago.

 

[fitpOsitive]

Following the spread of the deadly coronavirus to other Asian countries, Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended religious visits to the country. It has also banned travelers from the virus-hit countries, including Pakistan. The development has come just a day after two coronavirus cases were confirmed in Pakistan.

The ban equally applies to travelers heading to KSA for Umrah or on a visit visa. If the situation persists, the Hajj this year could be severely affected, an official statement said.

As per details, the Saudi authorities have directed all airlines to inform passengers of the development and await further orders. In a statement on Thursday, the Saudi foreign office said:

“The government is suspending entry to the Kingdom for the purpose of Umrah and visiting the Prophet’s Mosque temporarily”

It said that the country is also suspending entry for tourists from the affected countries.

The new travel ban will hurt Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector as every month, tens of thousands of Umrah pilgrims from Muslim countries travel to the Kingdom. However, the move will help prevent the virus from spreading to Saudi Arabia.

As per Arab News, Saudi nationals and citizens of Gulf Cooperation Council nations will not be allowed to travel to and from the country for the time being. However, Saudi nationals returning from such states, or GCC citizens returning to their countries will be granted an exemption. But, once they leave, they will not be able to return to Saudi Arabia until further orders.

The novel coronavirus has already killed over 2,800 people, and has spread to 50 countries, including Iran and Pakistan. Iran is the second country after China with the highest death toll. So far, more than 20 people have died due to this pandemic in Iran.

Source : ProPakistan

And if this virus reached Saudia anyway then?

 

[StormBreaker]

And if this virus reached Saudia anyway then?

Inevitable. Prevention is better than cure

 

[fitpOsitive]

Inevitable. Prevention is better than cure

It will reach Saudia. Saudia better be prepared, rather than hide.

 

[313ghazi]

I mean over 50 countries with virus but we are the one who get banned. I mean saudi certainly make us feel so special nowadays and they dont even try to hide their disgust.

it is for all countries that have reported outbreaks of the virus.

yeah i know, but why the very next day after a single case found in Pakistan? when it already spreads in more then 50 countries more then a month ago.

What do you want them to do? wait for a week so you don't feel offended?

 

[Baz]

About time that Saudis are replaced. Regime change is the way forward

 

[Invictus.inc]

Misleading Title !!
Umrah Banned for a number of different countries & not just Pakistan
Moderators to kindly jump into action before it fuels further secterianism & hatred

 

[PakSword]

yeah i know, but why the very next day after a single case found in Pakistan? when it already spreads in more then 50 countries more then a month ago.

We in UAE have been hearing about the ban for the past week. It's not related to pakistan.

 

[k s ahmed]

This news is specifically about Pakistan and this is latest news, don’t care about others

but others might care if you dont . the title implies only pakistan is banned.. which is wrong

 

[Verve]

This was inevitable. Adhere to Hadith and do not travel out of infection zone no matter what.

If countries with CV are banned from Hajj, it will be the correct decision.

 

[babarbutt580]

Banks start accepting Government Hajj scheme applications

https://www.thewallet.com.pk/latest-news/hajj-scheme-applications-2020/

 

[nahtanbob]

Following the spread of the deadly coronavirus to other Asian countries, Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended religious visits to the country. It has also banned travelers from the virus-hit countries, including Pakistan. The development has come just a day after two coronavirus cases were confirmed in Pakistan.

The ban equally applies to travelers heading to KSA for Umrah or on a visit visa. If the situation persists, the Hajj this year could be severely affected, an official statement said.

As per details, the Saudi authorities have directed all airlines to inform passengers of the development and await further orders. In a statement on Thursday, the Saudi foreign office said:

“The government is suspending entry to the Kingdom for the purpose of Umrah and visiting the Prophet’s Mosque temporarily”

It said that the country is also suspending entry for tourists from the affected countries.

The new travel ban will hurt Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector as every month, tens of thousands of Umrah pilgrims from Muslim countries travel to the Kingdom. However, the move will help prevent the virus from spreading to Saudi Arabia.

As per Arab News, Saudi nationals and citizens of Gulf Cooperation Council nations will not be allowed to travel to and from the country for the time being. However, Saudi nationals returning from such states, or GCC citizens returning to their countries will be granted an exemption. But, once they leave, they will not be able to return to Saudi Arabia until further orders.

The novel coronavirus has already killed over 2,800 people, and has spread to 50 countries, including Iran and Pakistan. Iran is the second country after China with the highest death toll. So far, more than 20 people have died due to this pandemic in Iran.

Source : ProPakistan

the title is misleading. ban of travel extends to multiple countries

 

[Bil]

Seems like what Muhammad peace be upon him said is becoming true with every passing day.

Ya Allah, keep all us in your protection, Ameen !!!

 

[StormBreaker]

WTF IS WRONG WITH EVERYONE HERE ?
“Title is misleading” bla bla bla.
Title is related to Pakistan, which is our concern. Korea is not our concern, neither is japan or Indonesia. ProPakistani is Pakistan’s news agency, not japanese.

Title is very much to the point and to concern of our nation specifically.

 

[El Sidd]

Provocative title.