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Pakistan

Caretaker govt announces major changes in Hajj Policy 2024

Pakistani students studying in Saudi universities to be appointed local moavineen

Published 15 Nov, 2023 10:11pm

World

Over 2,000 pilgrims suffer heat stress during Hajj

At least 230, including a Pakistani Hajj officials, die in Mecca

Published 30 Jun, 2023 11:58am

Pakistan

Pakistani Hajj official dies at Arafat Plain dressed in Ihram

Azam Chandio suffered a heart attack during Hajj

Updated 29 Jun, 2023 09:10am

Life & Style

Priest converts to Islam after series of dreams, performs first Hajj

Former priest led thousand of his followers to Islam

Published 27 Jun, 2023 08:38pm

World

Hajj sermon calls on Ummah to hold fast to religion and unite

Around two million gather in the plain in the sweltering heat

Updated 28 Jun, 2023 01:22am

World

Huge crowds swarm from Makkah for Hajj climax

Saudi officials say this year's Hajj could be the biggest in history

Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:51pm

Pakistan

Dar says his statement on parliamentarians going for Hajj was ‘misconstrued’

Clarifies govt did not bear their expenses for holy journey

Updated 25 Jun, 2023 09:10pm

World

Huge crowds circle Kaaba as Hajj begins in Saudi heat

Islam’s holiest site is expected to host over 2m worshippers from 160 countries

Published 25 Jun, 2023 05:52pm

Pakistan

Pakistan begins Hajj flight operations

Road to Makkah facility will be expanded across the country next year, says Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah

Updated 21 May, 2023 04:12pm

Pakistan

Saudi deputy interior minister arrives in Pakistan

He will meet Coas and PM and innaugurate Hajj project

Published 16 May, 2023 10:56pm

Pakistan

Pakistanis will now have to pay for Aab-e-Zam Zam

Only 5-litre bottles worth 15 riyal would be allowed

Published 30 Apr, 2023 03:14pm

Pakistan

Govt decides to send people on Hajj without balloting

Everyone who applied for the govt scheme will be able to go for Hajj

Updated 06 Apr, 2023 08:43pm

Pakistan

Dollar shortage could impact Hajj

Authorities say they will fall $33 million of their target

Published 02 Apr, 2023 07:46pm

Pakistan

Government will make Hajj easier if you pay in dollars

The government has only received 10,000 applications so far

Published 21 Mar, 2023 12:10am

Pakistan

Inflation, rupee devaluation impact Hajj package, ‘but not’ for expats’

Hajj applications are to be collected from March 16

Updated 11 Mar, 2023 02:34pm

Pakistan

Here’s what you will have to pay for Hajj this year

A total of 179,210 people will perform Hajj from Pakistan this year

Published 06 Mar, 2023 10:00pm

Pakistan

Hajj likely to cost ‘over Rs1 million’ per pilgrim under govt scheme

PIA Hajj operations to start from May 21, Hajj quota increased for expatriates

Updated 05 Mar, 2023 10:06am

Pakistan

Online biometric mandatory for pilgrims, ministry told

Use the app to upload information

Published 27 Feb, 2023 11:38am

World

Hajj 2023: Saudi Arabia ends limit on pilgrim numbers

You need a bank account to apply, says Pakistan's minister

Updated 10 Jan, 2023 11:44am