PM Imran Khan performs Umrah with his delegation

MAKKAH (92 News) – Prime Minister Imran Khan along with his delegation performed Umrah during his two day official visit to Saudi Arabia for Kashmir talk. Prime Minister Imran Khan performed Umra side by side Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Advisor Abdul Hafeez Sheikh and Zulfi Bukhari, while, videos and pictures from his pilgrimage circulated online. During the pilgrimage, the prime minister prayed for the peace and prosperity for his country and prayed for the people of Kashmir Muslim world there. It was also reported that the doors of the holy Kaaba were also opened for PM Imran and his delegation after performing Umrah. Imran Khan and his delegation were bestowed with the opportunity of going inside Holy Kaaba. PM Imran and his delegation will offer Jumma prayers at Al-Masjid al-Haram (The Holy Mosque) in Makkah. Prime Minister Imran and his delegation will reach Madina today (Friday) to pay respect at Roza-e-Rasool (S.A.W). They will also offere Nawafil at Masjid-e-Nabvi (PBUH). PM Imran Khan will leave for the US to address the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 27 today. Earlier, PM Khan called on Saudi King Salman bin Abdul Aziz and discussed bilateral relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, regional peace and global political situation. Imran Khan condemned attacks on Saudi oil facilities and vowed to protect Saudi Arabia in case of any security threat to the Kingdom. According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, Prime Minister Imran also briefed King Salman on the current situation in occupied Kashmir. King Salman expressed his resolve to support Pakistan’s stance on the Kashmir dispute and latest situation in the Indian occupied Kashmir. Both the leaders also talked about other matters of mutual interest including trade, investment and economic relations. Also present on the occasion were Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Advisor to the Prime Minister on Finance Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Overseas Pakistanis Syed Zulfikar Bukhari, Foreign Secretary Sohail Mehmood, and Pakistan’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia Raja Ali Ejaz.