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Shehbaz Sharif Performs Umrah in Mecca With Asim Munir

Shehbaz Sharif Performs Umrah in Mecca With Asim Munir
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, Asim Munir perform Umrah at Makkah's Grand Mosque during Saudi Arabia visit: Video · livemint.com

Shehbaz Sharif is the leader of Pakistan, a country in Asia.

He went on a special trip to Saudi Arabia, another country that is a very close friend of Pakistan.

While he was there, he visited a very important holy place called the Grand Mosque in the city of Mecca.

He performed Umrah, a special religious visit that Muslims can make at any time of the year.

Many important Pakistani leaders traveled with him, including a top military general named Asim Munir.

Before the visit, the group entered the Holy Kaaba, the sacred cube-shaped building in the middle of the mosque, and prayed.

Sharif prayed for peace, safety, and good things for the people of Pakistan and for Muslims all around the world.

He was also planning to meet the leader of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, to talk about working together on trade, energy, and defense.

The two countries have been friends for a very long time, and this visit helps them stay strong partners.

Key facts

Delegation leader
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
Ritual performed
Umrah at Masjid al-Haram (Grand Mosque) in Mecca, after entering the Holy Kaaba
Visit dates
August 6-8, 2026 (Umrah performed early Friday, August 7; one report cites Thursday, August 6)
Key delegation members
Field Marshal Asim Munir, Deputy PM Ishaq Dar, Khawaja Asif, Attaullah Tarar, Tariq Fatemi
Saudi host on arrival
Jeddah Governor Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi
Scheduled talks
Meeting with Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman
Discussion topics
Trade, investment, energy, defence, regional security and regional/global developments
Bilateral context
Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement signed last year now in effect; Saudi Arabia provided a USD 3 billion deposit loan and extended a USD 5 billion facility during 2025/26

Quotes

Pakistan Foreign Office

Official spokesperson of Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs

“Although taking place amid heightened tensions in the Gulf, the visit carries significance beyond the immediate crisis and short-term considerations. It will further strengthen bilateral relations, deepen strategic cooperation, enhance coordination on regional and international issues of mutual interest and also reinforce multilateral cooperation.”
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“During the visit, the prime minister will meet Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman. Discussions would focus on consolidating the Pakistan‑Saudi bilateral relationship and exchange views on areas of regional and international developments of mutual interests.”
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