PM performs Umrah; prays for Pakistan
Prime Minister 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.
Later, the prime minister arrived in Pakistan after completing his official visit to KSA.
At Jeddah Airport, Governor Makkah Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi bade the prime minister farewell.
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