The Saudi authorities have issued a new travel advisory for the Pakistani Umrah pilgrims, 24NewsHD TV channel Wednesday reported.

The Saudi embassy has also sent the new travel advisory to all the Umrah operating agencies and airlines in Pakistan.

According to the new rules, the Pakistani Umrah pilgrims, under the age of 40, will now be able to go on Umrah pilgrimage without being accompanied by family.

The condition for Pakistani women, under 40 years of age, to go on Umrah pilgrimage with a male companion has also been abolished under the new rules.

The condition for women without male companions to travel in group has also been lifted.

Reporter: Saeed Ahmad Saeed