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Pakistan advises pilgrims not to travel to Iraq
Islamabad, Dec 13: Pakistan today advised its citizens, particularly pilgrims intending to visit Islamic holy shrines, not to travel to Iraq because of security risks.
Islamabad, Dec 13: Pakistan today advised its
citizens, particularly pilgrims intending to visit Islamic
holy shrines, not to travel to Iraq because of security risks.
"The security situation in Iraq has deteriorated
considerably during the last few weeks," a foreign ministry
spokesman said in a statement.
"In view of the situation Pakistanis intending to
travel to Iraq specially the Zaireen (pilgrims) are advised
not to travel to Iraq till there is a visible improvement in
the security situation."
Many Pakistanis visit Iraq annually to pay homage at
the shrines of fourth Muslim caliph Hazrat Ali and Hazrat
Imam Hussain, grandson of prophet Mohammed.
Bureau Report