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RIYADH: The Saudi government has lifted the quarantine requirement for pilgrims who have been jabbed two doses of the corona vaccine.
The air operation of the national airline from Pakistan has become fully operational. According to the details, the Saudi government has lifted the quarantine requirement for visitors who get two doses of the corona vaccine. Vaccines approved by the Saudi government have been declared mandatory.
The Saudi government has lifted the quarantine requirement for visitors receiving Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Moderna, and Johnson and Johnson vaccines. The visa period for pilgrims has also been extended by 30 days.
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Vaccinated pilgrims will be able to perform Umrah directly in Makkah. The quarantine requirement will continue to apply to visitor visas and residence holders.
PIA’s Saudi operation became fully operational. The first flight of the national airline carrying 121 passengers reached Madinah from Multan. A PIA spokesman said that five flights would be operated after the flight operation became active.