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Pakistan

Second phase of Hajj applications begins: Expats can apply through relatives

Applications can be submitted online and at designated banks

Published 11 Aug, 2025 02:33pm

Pakistan

Hajj 2026: Govt to open applications, here’s when to apply?

The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has announced the commencement of Hajj 2026 applications,...

Published 03 Aug, 2025 09:34pm

Pakistan

Hajj 2026: Cabinet approves new policy, what will be expected cost?

Private tour operators will be granted 30pc of quota

Published 30 Jul, 2025 07:01pm

Pakistan

Hajj 2026 registration deadline extended by two days

Applicants can now register online or via designated banks until July 11

Published 09 Jul, 2025 07:34pm

Pakistan

Hajj 2026: Last date for mandatory registration is July 9

No fee is required for registration process

Published 08 Jul, 2025 04:37pm

Pakistan

Hajj 2025: Mina falls silent as over 1.6 million pilgrims depart after five-day stay

Initiative supports goals of Health Sector Transformation Program and Pilgrim Experience Program

Published 09 Jun, 2025 09:26am

World

Muslim pilgrims ‘stone the devil’ as hajj concludes in Saudi

Hajj permits are allocated to countries on quota basis

Published 06 Jun, 2025 08:27am

World

Muslim pilgrims pray at Mount Arafat in hajj apex

Hundreds of pilgrims dressed in white dotted mountain itself

Published 05 Jun, 2025 08:20am

World

Saudi Ministry clarifies Hajj 2025 ban for children

The decision was originally announced in February

Published 27 May, 2025 12:19pm

Pakistan

Ruet-e-Hilal Committee meets tomorrow to confirm Eid-ul-Adha dates for 2025

Hajj pilgrimage is expected to occur from June 4 to June 9

Published 26 May, 2025 01:04pm

Pakistan

Religious affairs minister blames private operators for Hajj payment failures

Companies that failed to provide proper meals will be blacklisted: Sardar Yousuf

Published 23 May, 2025 10:42pm

Pakistan

Over 38,229 Pakistani intending pilgrims to land in holy land so far

Five scheduled flights from Lahore, four from Karachi, three from Islamabad, and one from Multan today

Updated 17 May, 2025 03:55pm

Pakistan

First Hajj flight of this year departs from Lahore

Khawaja Rafique urge pilgrims to follow Saudi regulations during their visit

Published 29 Apr, 2025 10:22am

World

Saudi Arabia imposes strict penalties for unauthorized Hajj pilgrims

Penalty applies to holders of visit visas who enter or remain in Makkah or holy sites

Published 29 Apr, 2025 08:28am

Pakistan

Religious affairs minister orders inquiry into misuse of private Hajj quota

Thousands miss out on Hajj as private scheme fails to pay dues on time

Updated 22 Apr, 2025 06:39pm

World

Saudi Arabia launches ‘Tasreeh’ digital platform for hajj permit issuance

Platform helps to streamline, regulate, and coordinate procedures throughout Hajj season

Published 15 Apr, 2025 10:29am

Pakistan

Saudi Arabia increases Hajj quota for Pakistan by 10,000 pilgrims

Dar makes especial request on behalf of Pakistanis

Published 11 Apr, 2025 03:39pm

World

Saudi authorities issue urgent warning for Hajj 2025 pilgrims

Saudi officials advise pilgrims to make their bookings through official Saudi platforms

Published 11 Apr, 2025 11:54am

Pakistan

Over 77,000 Pilgrims set to miss Hajj as private operators fail to meet deadline

PM Shehbaz has ordered an inquiry into the failure to adhere to Saudi policies

Published 04 Apr, 2025 07:16pm

Pakistan

Hajj flights from Pakistan likely to begin on May 1

Hajj operation to continue for 30 days, final flight on May 30

Published 24 Mar, 2025 06:03pm

World

Meningitis vaccine now mandatory for Hajj pilgrims in Saudi Arabia

Hajj packages and registrations will not be processed for unvaccinated individuals

Published 24 Mar, 2025 04:34pm

Pakistan

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia ink Hajj 2025 agreement

As part of the agreement, 189,210 Pakistani pilgrims are set to perform Hajj this year

Published 13 Jan, 2025 01:18pm

Pakistan

Hajj 2025: Deadline for applications today

This application process will take place at banks across the country

Published 17 Dec, 2024 10:15am

Pakistan

Government announces Hajj pilgrim updates on final day for applications

Over 10,000 new applications were received during one-week extension period

Updated 10 Dec, 2024 07:57pm

Pakistan

Religious minister extends Hajj applications deadline by seven days

Approves all Hajj applications submitted by Dec 3

Published 03 Dec, 2024 08:22pm

Pakistan

Ministry decides to extend Hajj application deadline for sponsorship scheme

Only 3,161 applications have been received under the sponsorship scheme

Updated 22 Dec, 2023 06:31pm