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Iraq issues new visa regulation for male pilgrims

The Ministry of Religious Affairs assures 'strict compliance'

Updated 17 Sep, 2025 05:50pm

Pakistan

Govt Hajj Scheme: Application process closed after over 118,000 entries

Pilgrims will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis; estimated expenses set between Rs1.15m and Rs1.25m

Updated 24 Aug, 2025 08:26am

Pakistan

’Ashra Rahmatul-lil-Alameen’ to be observed from 1st to 12th Rabi-ul-Awal

This year marks 1500th birth anniversary of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him)

Updated 21 Aug, 2025 11:20pm

Pakistan

SBP extends banking hours for Hajj 2026 applications this Saturday

Overseas Pakistanis with a valid Pakistani passport are eligible to apply

Published 15 Aug, 2025 02:39pm

Sports

40,000 Pakistani pilgrims missing in Iraq, Syria, and Iran: Minister

Religious affairs minister announces new system to prevent future disappearances

Published 16 Jul, 2025 01:57pm

Pakistan

New centralised system now at work for religious pilgrimages to Iran, Iraq

Zaireen will also travel only through registered ZGOs, like licensed Hajj operators

Published 15 Jul, 2025 06:48pm

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

Post Hajj flights continue: Over 11,000 Pakistani pilgrims return home from Saudia Arabia

Post-Hajj flight operation set to conclude on July 10

Updated 15 Jun, 2025 03:13pm

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

Hajj flights resume on schedule: Religious Affairs Ministry

'Due to intermittent flight suspensions, a total of 10 Hajj flights were cancelled,' spokesperson

Published 10 May, 2025 08:08pm

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

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

Pakistan

PM directs strategy for affordable essential goods during Ramazan

Urges federal and provincial coordination to ease burdens on the common man

Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:40pm

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

Religious scholars demand preservation of madressah registration system

At Islamabad conference, scholars urge government not to change existing system ‘under any pressure’

Updated 10 Dec, 2024 12:23am

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

Hajj 2025 application schedule announced by ministry of religious affairs

Applicants must insure their passwords are valid till December 6,2025

Published 14 Nov, 2024 02:41pm

Pakistan

Religious ministry urges PTA to block blasphemous, indecent content on social media

Says Pakistan is one of the leading countries in terms of viewing ‘indecent content’

Updated 12 Nov, 2024 07:00pm

Pakistan

Here is when applications for Hajj under new govt scheme will open

New policy will allow for the Hajj package fees to be paid in installments

Published 08 Nov, 2024 01:20pm

Pakistan

Pakistan introduces installment plan for Hajj pilgrims

New guidelines prohibit children under the age of 12 from participating in pilgrimage

Published 02 Nov, 2024 10:55am

Pakistan

Religious affairs sect for comprehensive consultation on Hajj Policy 2025

Emphasized that the arrangements for the upcoming Hajj

Published 30 Jul, 2024 12:43pm

Pakistan

Pakistan announces number of pilgrims died during Hajj

The Ministry emphasized that they are notified of any Hajj-related deaths

Updated 20 Jun, 2024 09:45am

Pakistan

Ministry of religious affairs takes action against unregistered Hajj booking companies

The ministry denies allowing takaful companies to engage in Hajj and Umrah bookings

Published 10 Jan, 2024 07:08pm

Pakistan

Balloting for Hajj 2024 completed, over 63,000 names finalised

Unsuccessful applicants will be put on a waiting list

Published 28 Dec, 2023 08:08pm

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

Pakistan

Pakistan to provide abaya to women pilgrims this year

The abayas will have Pakistan's flag embossed on them

Published 21 Dec, 2023 11:17pm

Pakistan

Govt lifts 5-year ban on second Hajj for pilgrims

Application submission date for Hajj 2024 extended till Dec 22

Published 12 Dec, 2023 06:25pm

Pakistan

Govt to begin receiving Hajj applications from today

The applications can be submitted through 15 banks across the country

Published 27 Nov, 2023 09:55am

Pakistan

CII provides clarity on guidelines for women performing ‘Solo Hajj’

However, It did clarify that a married woman should obtain permission from her husband, and an unmarried, widowed, or divorced female pilgrim must ask permission from her parents.

Updated 16 Nov, 2023 01:32pm