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Readers Comment said:No cost political UMRAH. No fees, no air fare, no hotel expenses, free charter flight of PIA while other deserved passengers are waiting. Can the nation ask him how many Umras he performed at his own expenses!!! This is a trend which started from Zia and followed by other leaders. None of the past leaders performed Umrah at her or his expenses. All expenses were charged to state and small tax payers are liable to bear this burden. How come nation can develop in this advance world.
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Pakistani PM arriving today to perform Umrah
By MD RASOOLDEEN | ARAB NEWS
Published: Aug 6, 2011 23:49 Updated: Aug 6, 2011 23:49
RIYADH: Pakistans Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani will pay a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia from Sunday to perform Umrah, the countrys consulate in Jeddah announced on Saturday.
The prime ministers visit follows President Asif Ali Zardaris visit to the Kingdom on July 21.
During the visit, the premier is slated to meet Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah to discuss ways and means to further strengthen bilateral ties. Gilani will also visit the Prophets Mosque in Madinah.
According to sources, the visiting prime minister is expected to discuss current regional issues as well as economic cooperation between the two countries.
In an earlier statement, the premier termed Pakistans relations with Saudi Arabia as most vital and called for every endeavor possible to further strengthen these multifaceted ties through high level exchanges and regular interaction.
Arab News learned that the Afghan issue would also be taken up during the premiers meeting with the king.
On Wednesday in London Gilani underlined that Pakistans policy on the war-torn country was very clear as it wanted a stable, peaceful and prosperous Afghanistan through a smooth transition.
Gilani said Pakistan believed in a policy of noninterference in Afghanistans internal affairs and believed that peace there was vital for the stability of the entire region.
Pakistan was trying to fight the menace of terrorism despite heavy odds but needed international support to sustain its commitment, he noted. During his recent visit in July to the Kingdom, Pakistans President Asif Ali Zardari, who met with the king, discussed matters of mutual national interest, including security in the region and the pivotal role of Pakistan in the war against terrorism.
© 2010 Arab News