Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has taken swift action to alleviate the financial burden on Umrah travelers by reducing fares by up to Rs6,000. This reduction applies to journeys from major cities in Pakistan, including Lahore, Islamabad, Sialkot, Peshawar, Multan, and Faisalabad, and has ...

On Monday, Caretaker Minister for Interior Sarfaz Bugti clarified that the government was not under any pressure to expel illegal foreign nationals. During a press conference held while briefing the cabinet meeting, he reiterated the government's stance on addressing the issue of ...

Pakistan is reportedly planning to continue its sponsorship scheme for Hajj in 2024, aiming to alleviate the financial burden associated with obtaining US dollars, according to ARY News sources. Under this scheme, the expenses for Hajj will be collected in local currency, and Pakistani citizens ...

Minister of Religious Affairs Aneeq Ahmed expressed satisfaction with his recent visit to Saudi Arabia, lauding Karachi's inclusion in the Road to Makkah project as a significant achievement. He also pledged to enhance facilities for Pakistani pilgrims within the framework of this project. It's ...

Islamabad: The government has decided to fully digitize the Hajj operation, aiming to provide pilgrims with mobile applications and a web portal for convenience and awareness. According to details, a special committee under the leadership of the Minister of Information Technology, Umar Saif, ...

The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced a brief-duration Hajj program for Pakistani pilgrims. Starting from the next year, a Hajj package of 18 to 20 days will be introduced. A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Religious Affairs was chaired by Senator Maulana Abdul Ghafoor ...

Saudi Arabia has issued new guidelines for pilgrims. According to the details, the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah emphasizes obtaining an Umrah permit through the Nisc or Tawakkalna app, stating, "Dear honored guests of Allah! Please ensure that you gather your requests through the Nisc ...

The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has issued new instructions for pilgrims heading towards Saudi Arabia. According to the details, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia emphasizes obtaining an Umrah permit through the Nusk or Tawakkalna app, saying, "Dear beloved guests of ...

The Ministry of Religious Affairs in Pakistan has requested private Hajj operators to provide their input on enhancing Hajj operations and implementing new Saudi guidelines aimed at reducing the number of pilgrims per company. This request was made during a meeting between Caretaker Religious ...

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's Ministry of Religious Affairs on Thursday said it is working on introducing short and long Hajj packages as part of a government program for the annual pilgrimage next year. More than 81,000 Pakistani pilgrims have made the pilgrimage under the government program this year, ...