August 30, 2016
RIYADH: Pakistan Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Manzoor ul Haq has advised compatriots in the kingdom to not travel to Makkah or Mashair without Hajj permit.
The ambassador warned that in case of arrest at Saudi checkposts, the embassy would not be able to provide any assistance to Pakistani nationals.
Pakistanis in the kingdom travelling to these cities without the permit may be sentenced to a prison term, fine and deportation.
Along with any of these, they may also be blacklisted for a period of 10 years.