Pilgrims

Islamabad, 14 June 2025:  Pilgrims in Hajj 2025, at least 18 Pakistani nationals, most of them elderly, have passed away during this year’s annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, according …

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stepped in to address a crisis involving the potential cancellation of Hajj for around 67,000 Pakistani pilgrims due to alleged mismanagement by private Hajj …

Islamabad, Mar 7, 2025: The rising expenses of travel and visa fees have made it increasingly challenging for many individuals to undertake Umrah, particularly during the holy month of Ramadan. …

Islamabad, Mar 3, 2025: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health has introduced essential health protocols for Umrah pilgrims, highlighting the necessity of vaccinations to prevent infectious diseases before travel. According to …

COVID ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is poised to receive 200,000 doses of Pfizer’s updated COVID vaccine (2023-24 formula) from the United States in the coming days, with an additional 300,000 doses from …

The Iraqi government has decided to double the Arbaeen quota for Pakistani pilgrims from 50,000 to 100,000. This decision came in response to a request from Pakistan’s Interior Minister Rana …

Minister for Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia Dr Tawfiq Al-Rabiah has announced that the Umrah visa has been extended from one to three months for all pilgrims of all nationalities. …

Pakistani pilgrims seeking to do Umrah would be asked to present simply a negative PCR test report that is only 48 hours old at the time of departure.

LAHORE: On Friday, the Indian authorities refused visas to 170 Pakistani visitors who had completed their preparations for a trip to the neighbouring nation beginning on January 29. (Saturday).The Indian …

LAHORE: On Friday, the Indian authorities refused visas to 170 Pakistani visitors who had completed their preparations for a trip to the neighbouring nation beginning on January 29. (Saturday).The Indian …