JEDDAH: Ex-Prime Minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz supremo Nawaz Sharif reached Saudi Arabia from London to perform Umrah. Nawaz Sharif and his family members are special guests of Saudi Royal family. Maryam Nawaz, her brothers, daughters, Captain (retired) Safdar Awan, Junaid Safdar and other family members have already reached Saudi Arabia.

Upon arrival at Jeddah Airport, Nawaz Sharif was welcomed by Hassan Nawaz, Maryam Nawaz, Junaid Safdar and other family members. Nawaz Sharif along with his family members will perform Umrah. Sharifs are expected to spend last 10 days of Ramadhan in Makkah and Medina and celebrate Eidul Fitr in Saudi Arabia.

Last year, it emerged that doctors advised Nawaz against Umrah pilgrimage to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. London doctors advised him not to visit holy land owing to his health condition, sources said.

Published in The Daily National Courier, April, 13 2023

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