pilgrims

APP Islamabad: As Pakistan’s Hajj operation for 2026 enters its final and most demanding phase, the arrival of more than 90,000 pilgrims in Saudi Arabia marks a significant milestone in one of the country’s largest annual logistical and…

News Desk  Ryiadh:  The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that all visa holders in the Kingdom are now permitted to perform Umrah, marking a significant step toward expanding religious tourism under Vision 2030. According…

APP Karachi: Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM) and the Shia Ulema Council have called off their planned march from Karachi to the Pakistan-Iran border following successful talks with the Federal Government held here on Thursday midnight.…

News Desk Islamabad: In a landmark trilateral summit held in Tehran, the interior ministers of Pakistan, Iran, and Iraq reached a unanimous agreement to streamline the movement of religious pilgrims across their borders, marking a…

Raziq Ali Shah Makkah: Pakistani pilgrims performing Hajj this year have been advised to take extra precautions against heatstroke, especially during the five key Hajj days in Mashair (8–12 Zilhaj), as high temperatures and heatwave…

News Desk  Makkah: In a show of strength and preparedness, Saudi Arabia conducted a high-profile security parade and military drills in Makkah ahead of Hajj 2025, underscoring its commitment to the safety and well-being of millions of…

News Desk Islamabad: In a last-ditch diplomatic effort, Pakistan’s Ministry of Religious Affairs has submitted a formal written appeal to Saudi Arabia, urging the reinstatement of the country’s private Hajj quota for 2025. The appeal,…

APP Islamabad: In a significant development for intending pilgrims, the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has established a dedicated helpline to provide assistance with Hajj flight schedules, as directed by Minister…

APP Lahore: The first Hajj flight of the year, AirSial Flight PF-7700, carrying 150 pilgrims, departed from Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport for Madina on Tuesday. Punjab Minister for Specialized Healthcare and Medical…

APP Islamabad: Secretary Tourism, Archaeology & Museums Department Punjab Farid Ahmad Tarar disclosed that department is set to launch a 'Crowd Sourcing' project, inviting vloggers to compete in showcasing the province's hidden gems,…