KARACHI - The citizens of Pakistan can avail the free Hajj and Umrah facility as the Sindh Governor has announced a special offer in this regard. Kamran Khan Tessori while visiting Sindh Government Hospital Liaquatabad (SGHL) announced on Sunday that the government would bear the Hajj and Umrah ...

On Thursday, Religious Affairs Minister Aneeq Ahmed unveiled the 2024 Hajj policy, announcing a shift towards digitalization. The upcoming Hajj will feature a mobile application for Hajis, usable without internet, along with an arrangement for unlimited free call packages. Minister Aneeq Ahmed ...

The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) has tentatively approved the participation of women in Hajj without a mahram. In a communication to the Ministry of Religious Affairs, the CII outlined specific conditions for women undertaking Hajj without a mahram, stating that women accompanied by ...

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 ...

The government has decided to collect eleven lakh rupees per pilgrim under the official Hajj scheme. The Federal Cabinet has also approved the Hajj policy for 2024 and decided to continue the sponsorship scheme next year to reduce the burden of dollars. The expenditure on the Hajj in 2024 will be ...

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 ...

On Monday, Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar instructed authorities to ensure the provision of the "best and cost-effective" amenities for Pakistani pilgrims during next year's Hajj, according to a report by the state-run Associated Press of Pakistan (APP). This year, over 81,000 ...

The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has announced that the Hajj policy for 2024 will be unveiled in the next two weeks. This policy will allow women to perform Hajj without a mehram. Additionally, the ministry stated that the federal cabinet is expected to approve the Hajj ...

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, ...