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Pakistan

Iraq issues new visa regulation for male pilgrims

The Ministry of Religious Affairs assures 'strict compliance'

Updated 17 Sep, 2025 05:50pm

Pakistan

FIA Lahore arrests key member of gang involved in kidnapping Pakistanis in Iran

Suspect extorted Rs5m in ransom, transferred funds abroad through hundi

Published 16 Sep, 2025 06:35pm

Pakistan

Nusuk Umrah: Saudi Arabia unveils digital platforms for hassle-free visa application

The service provides pilgrims with the options to select between complete packages or individual services based on their preferences

Published 22 Aug, 2025 01:46pm

Pakistan

Arbaeen march postponed: govt, Shia Council and MWM agrees on 7-points agenda

Efforts underway to extend Irani visa validity for 60 days

Published 08 Aug, 2025 09:15am

Pakistan

Govt ensuring safe, smooth travel for Arbaeen pilgrims: Khawaja Asif

Chartered, private flights approved to protect pilgrims from terror threats

Published 05 Aug, 2025 03:14pm

Pakistan

PTI opposes ban on road travel for Arbaeen pilgrims

PTI urges govt to reconsider decision, calls it a burden on the poor

Published 27 Jul, 2025 10:57pm

Pakistan

PIA announces special flights for Arbaeen pilgrims

Flights from Pakistan to Najaf will be operated from August 8 to 11

Published 27 Jul, 2025 06:59pm

Pakistan

Lahore-Jeddah flight cancelled after delay, Umrah pilgrims protest

Sudden flight cancellation sparks outrage among passengers

Published 21 Jul, 2025 03:25pm

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

Pakistan supports Iran’s right to self-defence, pledges wider cooperation for pilgrim’s welfare

No individual would be allowed to travel to Iran or Iraq through illegal means: Mohsin Naqvi

Published 14 Jul, 2025 05:31pm

Pakistan

PM orders assistance, safe return for Pakistani pilgrims in Iran

MOFA establishes Crises Management Cell to coordinate efforts

Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:07pm

Business & Economy

PIA concludes pre-Hajj flight operation

PIA aids over 3,000 stranded pilgrims abandoned by other airlines

Published 02 Jun, 2025 09:45am

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

World

PHM holds ‘Moavineen Orientation’ session to ensure smooth pilgrims experience in Mashair days

Pilgrims at Mina railway stations to be transported by train

Published 22 May, 2025 09:18am

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

Stranded Pakistanis in Iraq return home via two flights

Media footage showed pilgrims arriving at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport

Published 01 Sep, 2024 12:12am

Pakistan

Bus carrying Pakistani pilgrims crashes in Iran, 3 killed

The accident was caused by a technical failure in the bus’s brakes: Iranian media

Published 26 Aug, 2024 02:26pm

Pakistan

13 pilgrims killed as bus crashs into ravine in Balochistan’s Lasbela

Another 32 people were injured in incident

Updated 25 Aug, 2024 11:13pm

Pakistan

At least 35 killed as bus carrying Pakistani pilgrim overturns in Iran

The bus was carrying 53 people

Updated 21 Aug, 2024 12:42pm

Pakistan

Religious minister refutes media reports that Pakistani pilgrims went missing in Iraq

Salik says ministry working to enhance facilitation process for pilgrims

Published 10 Aug, 2024 08:53pm

Pakistan

Iranian embassy announces visa policy for Pakistani pilgrims

Makes key changes for travellers having Iraqi visa holders

Published 09 Jul, 2024 09:21pm

Pakistan

Iraq allows Pakistani pilgrims to travel for Arbaeen

Resumes visa issuance, opens all entry points

Updated 11 Sep, 2022 04:28pm

Pakistan

Hajj packages to be announced after cabinet meeting today

Minister Mufti Abdul Shakoor says he has successfully negotiated a lower price for the Hajj package

Published 17 May, 2022 12:14pm

مسجد نبویﷺ واقعے پر سعودی حکام اِن ایکشن، گرفتاریوں کی بھی تصدیق کردی

سعودی سفارت خانہ کے میڈیا ڈائریکٹر نے کہا کہ مسجد نبویﷺ کی بے حرمتی پر کارروائی کی گئی جس میں کچھ پاکستانیوں کو قواعد کی خلاف ورزی کرنے پر حراست میں لیا گیا ہے۔

Published 29 Apr, 2022 08:37pm

Pakistan

Pakistan's Hindu community seeks resumption of air travel for pilgrims to India

If approved, pilgrims from Pakistan will take a four-day trip to India from Jan 29 to Feb 1 to visit Jaipur, Ajmer, Delhi, Agra and Haridwar

Published 26 Jan, 2022 02:48pm

پاکستان، عراق کا سیاسی تعلقات کو بامقصد اقتصادی شراکت داری میں بدلنے پر اتفاق

پاکستان اور عراق نے اپنے شاندار سیاسی تعلقات کو مزید بامقصد...

Published 11 Aug, 2021 08:49pm

رمضان المبارک میں پرمٹ حاصل کرنے والے افراد ہی عمرہ ادا کرسکیں گے

ریاض:رمضان المبارک میں پرمٹ حاصل کرنےوالےافرادہی عمرہ ادا...

Published 09 Apr, 2021 09:30am

Saudi govt issues comprehensive anti-COVID SOPs plan for pilgrims

Saudi government has issued a comprehensive anti-COVID SOPs plan for pilgrims to be implemented during the holy ...

Published 29 Mar, 2021 05:59pm