Aaj TV English News - Life & Style https://english.aaj.tv/ Aaj TV English en-Us Copyright 2026 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:11:16 +0500 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:11:16 +0500 60 Plight of Pakistani prisoners in Saudi Arabia brought to life https://english.aaj.tv/news/30278001/ <p>It is the ultimate dream for Pakistan's Muslims, regardless of their socio-economic class, to visit Saudi Arabia for Hajj or Umrah and for some this dream turns into a nightmare.</p> <p>Renowned author and journalist Muhammad Hanif, in his short story, perfectly encapsulates the story of one such woman, who was sent to Hajj by a man claiming to be her son’s friend with a bag full of drugs. The story is sad on its own but Sania Saeed’s narration has made it haunting.</p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1090967488345404&amp;ref=sharing">Click to hear narration.</a> </p> It is the ultimate dream for Pakistan's Muslims, regardless of their socio-economic class, to visit Saudi Arabia for Hajj or Umrah and for some this dream turns into a nightmare.

Renowned author and journalist Muhammad Hanif, in his short story, perfectly encapsulates the story of one such woman, who was sent to Hajj by a man claiming to be her son’s friend with a bag full of drugs. The story is sad on its own but Sania Saeed’s narration has made it haunting.

Click to hear narration.

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