The Embassy of Pakistan in Saudi Arabia has issued a message to Pakistani citizens residing in the Kingdom, instructing them to refrain from political activities, demonstrations, and the promotion of political ideologies.
The embassy has also emphasized the responsible use of social media and urged citizens to avoid spreading unverified news and rumors.
A statement issued by the Pakistani embassy on the social media platform X notes that, in accordance with Saudi laws, involvement in any form of political activity is prohibited; therefore, Pakistani citizens must completely abstain from political gatherings, protests, activities related to political parties, and the propagation of political views.
The statement further advises compliance with Saudi laws regarding social media usage, urging citizens to “refrain from criticizing local government policies or spreading inflammatory content.”
The embassy urged Pakistanis to avoid disseminating unverified news and rumors and to refrain from sharing content related to political or sectarian debates, arguments, or inflammatory material.
According to the statement, individuals should also avoid sensationalizing the political and security situation of the region.
The Pakistani embassy warned that violations of local laws could lead to consequences such as arrest, fines, imprisonment, deportation, and a ban on re-entry into Saudi Arabia.
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