Pakistan, Aug. 17 -- Saudi Arabia has ordered airlines to verify passengers' travel documents before boarding flights from its airports. The measure aims to prevent travel disruptions involving missing entry or transit documents.

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The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) issued a circular to airlines operating across Saudi airports. It instructed carriers and private airlines to check passengers' documents before allowing them to board. The checks must cover requirements for Saudi Arabia and the passenger's final destination.

According to GACA, airlines must verify the latest entry, exit and transit requirements. Carriers must obtain this information thr...