PM Shehbaz performs Umrah with delegation
- By Web Desk -
- Mar 22, 2025
Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday performed Umrah, along with his high-level delegation, during the four-day official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The prime minister, who arrived here in the holy city of Makkah on Friday, also offered Nawafil at the Holy Ka’aba.
He prayed for the progress and betterment of Pakistan and its people as well as the Muslim Ummah.
Earlier, while being in Madina Munawara, he had also paid his respects at Roza-e-Rasool (Peace Be Upon Him) and offered Nawafil at Masjid-e-Nabawi.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited and paid his respects at Roza-e-Rasool (Peace Be Upon Him), after arriving in Madina during his four-day visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The doors of Riaz-ul-Jannah were exclusively opened for the Prime Minister and his delegation.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, along with his delegation, offered Nawafil at Masjid-e-Nabawi and prayed for Muslim world unity and the progress and prosperity of Pakistan.
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The pledge came during a bilateral meeting between Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman.
The meeting, held during PM Shehbaz’s four-day visit to the Kingdom, was also attended by Chief of the Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.
PM Shehbaz and Mohammed bin Salman reaffirmed the strong historical ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, exploring opportunities to deepen cooperation in key sectors such as economy, trade, investment, energy, and defense.
Both leaders expressed satisfaction with the growing economic collaboration between the two nations.
The prime minister appreciated the Kingdom’s commitment to increasing investments in key sectors, which would contribute to Pakistan’s economic growth and stability.