Saudi Arab to set up Eitmad Centres in Punjab

LAHORE:The circle of Eitmad centres, set up with the cooperation of Saudi Arabia for biometric verification of Haj and Umrah pilgrims, will be enhanced.

A decision to this effect was taken at a meeting between Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar and Ambassador to Saudi Arabia to Pakistan Nawaf Bin Said Al Malki. Saudi Arab will set up Eitmad centres in other districts. In this first phase, Eitmad centre will be set up in Dera Ghazi Khan. Haj and Umrah pilgrims will get facilities due to setting up of Eitmad centres in more districts.

CM Usman Buzdar thanked the ambassador of Saudi Arabia and said Saudi Arabia is a trusted friend of Pakistan and citizens will get biometric verification facility at their doorstep and they will not need to go to other cities for the biometric verification.