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World

Hajj season begins; Makkah entry banned without permit from today

Ministry of Hajj warns foreign pilgrims on Umrah visas to return to their countries before visa expires

Published 23 Apr, 2025 07:18pm

Pakistan

Refund hope for 67,000 Pakistanis missing Hajj 2025 as official negligence exposed

Key NA panel meeting told money transferred outside official channels is in limbo

Updated 23 Apr, 2025 04:37pm

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

PM forms high-level committee to oversee 70,000 pilgrim arrangements for Hajj

Committee plans to explore strategies for transferring funds from Pakistan

Published 05 Apr, 2025 01:37pm

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

World

World’s largest barbershop unveiled at Clock Towers Center in Makkah

Facility boasts 170 chairs and can serve pilgrims

Published 29 Mar, 2025 10:06am

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

Govt Hajj Scheme: Third installment deadline is February 14

Refund process for Rs4.75b savings from the 2024 Hajj scheme is underway

Published 13 Feb, 2025 07:47pm

Life & Style

Saudi Arabia implements child ban, visa restrictions for Hajj 2025

New visa regulations has been effective since February 1

Published 11 Feb, 2025 01:11pm

Pakistan

Pakistan to refund Hajj pilgrims up to Rs100,000

Minister claims Pakistan offers the world's most affordable Hajj package

Published 04 Feb, 2025 07:27pm

Pakistan

How much Hajj would cost this year?

Pilgrims will enjoy enhanced facilities at a lower cost, say sources

Published 23 Jan, 2025 03:07pm

Pakistan

Check now Hajj 2025 bookings open for private organisers

Ministry has also released detailed information about various Hajj packages

Published 11 Jan, 2025 12:11am

World

Free luggage storage facility launched for Umrah pilgrims in Makkah

Pilgrims can utilize this service by presenting their permits via the Nusuk app

Published 27 Dec, 2024 12:00pm

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 of Religious Affairs and PIA finalize Hajj flights agreement

Applicants are required to pay first installment of Rs200,000 when application submission

Published 13 Nov, 2024 11:00am

Pakistan

Religious Affairs Minister Salik unveils Hajj policy 2025

Hajj quota has been divided with a ratio of 50:50 between government and private Hajj schemes

Updated 11 Nov, 2024 08:56pm

Life & Style

Pakistani man who saved 16 Indian Hajis from death

Asif Bashir has been recommended for an Indian honour

Updated 04 Aug, 2024 05:14pm

World

Saudi Arabia says 1,301 deaths during Hajj, mostly unregistered pilgrims

Dead came from more than 10 countries stretching from the United States to Indonesia

Published 24 Jun, 2024 12:28am

World

Egypt to prosecute travel agents for ‘fraudulent’ Hajj trips

Egyptians accounted for 658 deaths, 630 of them unregistered pilgrims

Published 22 Jun, 2024 11:43pm

World

‘Saudi state did not fail’ after hundreds dead during Hajj: official

AFP tally, compiling official statements and reports from diplomats involved in the response, put the toll at 1,126

Published 21 Jun, 2024 10:55pm

Life & Style

Videos purportedly showing Hajj pilgrims’ bodies go viral

More than half of the deceased were unregistered worshippers

Updated 20 Jun, 2024 09:04pm

World

Death toll tops 1,000 after Hajj marked by extreme heat: AFP tally

Out of around 150,000 pilgrims, Pakistan has so far recorded 58 deaths, according to a diplomat

Updated 20 Jun, 2024 06:41pm

World

Pakistan Hajj Mission remains vigilant during Mashair days, ensures pilgrims comfort

Saudi government widely publicised helpline 1966

Published 19 Jun, 2024 12:07pm

World

At least 550 pilgrims died due to intense heat during hajj, diplomats say

Pilgrimage is increasingly affected by climate change: Saudi study

Published 19 Jun, 2024 11:13am

World

Madinah makes preparations to welcome pilgrims

Govt agencies and private sector are also involved in this process

Published 19 Jun, 2024 09:39am

World

Heavy rainfall break heat spell in various areas of Makkah

Hajj pilgrims express gratitude to Allah for rain

Published 17 Jun, 2024 06:59pm