The action, according to details, is intended to stop the begging mafia from damaging Pakistan’s reputation in the holy land.
As part of its severe efforts against beggars, the Ministry of Religious Affairs has planned to require pilgrims to sign an affidavit vowing not to beg before leaving for Umrah. Those who violate this affidavit will face strict legal action.
Umrah pilgrims will not be permitted to travel alone; they must travel in groups in order to further discourage begging. This measure ensures that pilgrims are accountable for their actions and are less likely to engage in begging.
In order to discourage begging, tour companies will also have to get pilgrims to sign affidavits.
According to sources, the administration is committed to resolving this issue because begging has damaged Pakistan’s ties with Saudi Arabia.
Four travel agents were arrested by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) for sending residents to Saudi Arabia to beg during raids in different parts of Multan.
Mohammad Ejaz, Ghulam, Ghulam Yaseen, and Sadiq Hussain were among the agents that were arrested, according to an FIA official.
The representative clarified that the information from previously detained people was the basis for these arrests.
The agents were allegedly sending citizens to Saudi Arabia with the purpose of begging and then collecting a share of the money earned through begging.
