ISLAMABAD, MAR 12 (DNA) – The Saudi embassy announced on Tuesday that the Saudi government would host Pakistan pilgrims who are in Saudi Arabia for UmrHa, until flights return to Pakistan.

The Saudi authorities are also in touch with the travel agents for re-booking of passengers affected by closing of Pakistan’s air space.

The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has directed the companies and institutions to immediately arrange accommodation to all Pakistani pilgrims in Makkah hotels.

Likewise the passengers who are travelling from Madina airport shall be accommodated in Madinah hotels-DNA

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