PM Nawaz, family performed Umrah on personal expenses: govt spokesman
He rejected baseless reports that the Umrah was performed on government expenses.
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) - In wake of the rising speculations over Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s Saudi visit, a government spokesman has clarified that the premier and his family performed Umrah on their personal expenses.
He rejected baseless reports that PM Nawaz, his family members and relatives performed Umrah on tax payers’ money.
The spokesman has asserted that Prime Minister and his family stayed in Saudi Arabia for last ten days of Ramazan and paid all the expenses from his own pocket.
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Prime Minister arrived in Saudi Arabia on June 18 for a private visit along with his family. Deputy Governor of Makkah region Prince Abdullah bin Abdulaziz welcomed PM Nawaz at King Abdulaziz Airport on his arrival.
Upon his arrival at Masjid-e-Nabvi (PBUH), he was received by a number of officials of the General Presidency and Special Force for Security of the Holy Mosque.
After performing Umrah, the Prime Minister left for London today (Sunday). He is expected to stay in London for a few days where he will also undergo a medical checkup. He is expected to return home on June 30.
