Tag: Hajj

Govt to return Rs5bn to Hajj pilgrims

Islamabad: The government has decided to return Rs5 billion to Hajj pilgrims taken for the acquisition of residences for them in Saudi Arabia, the religious...

PIA finalises preparation for Hajj operation 2019

KARACHI: The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) have completed preparation for Hajj operation 2019. It's estimated that around 84000 people will embark on the pilgrimage to...

Govt announces names of successful hajj applicants

ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Tuesday announced names of over 107,000 successful applicants for Hajj 2019. Minister for Religious Affairs Noorul Haq Qadri opened computerised...

Hajj balloting on Tuesday

ISLAMABAD: The balloting to choose over 107,526 intending pilgrims to qualify for performing the sacred religious obligation of Hajj under the government scheme will be...

Hajj policy 2019 challenged in IHC

ISLAMABAD: Private Hajj tour operators on Wednesday challenged Hajj Policy 2019 and quota reserved for them in the Islamabad High Court (IHC). A plea filed...

Hajj to become increasingly expensive, says minister for religious affairs

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Dr Noor ul Haq Qadri on Sunday said that the Hajj pilgrimage will become more expensive...

PTI committed to treating rich and poor equally: Fawad

--Info minister questions why three-time PM Nawaz was dissatisfied with quality of healthcare at govt hospitals --Fawad hits back at criticism over no Hajj subsidy, says...

KSA supports Pakistan’s efforts to bring stability in region: Saudi minister

---Saudi Arabia extends visit invitation to PM Khan ---Qadri asks Saudi Arabia to enhance Hajj quota for Pakistanis, ease visa restrictions ISLAMABAD: Saudi Information Minister Dr...

Quetta-bound Hajj pilgrims protest over flight delay at Karachi airport

KARACHI: Quetta-bound Hajj pilgrims arriving from Madinah on Wednesday protested at the Jinnah International Airport over a delay in their departure. It was reported that the...

Fawad Khan shares his Hajj experience

Fawad Khan completed his first Hajj this year and actor says that the best part of it was the lack of attention. In an interview...

Actor Fawad Khan represents Pakistan at Hajj closing ceremony

Pakistani actor Fawad Khan represented Pakistan at the closing ceremony of Hajj, hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ministry of Media, according to...

42 Pakistani pilgrims die during Hajj: officials

ISLAMABAD: At least 42 Pakistani pilgrims died during this year’s annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, according to Pakistani government’s figures. Most of the deaths were...

VIDEO: Muslims begin annual hajj pilgrimage amid heavy rains

ARAFAT: As more than 2 million pilgrims from around the world braved stormy weather in Saudi Arabia on Sunday to begin the annual hajj...

More than two million Muslims begin hajj pilgrimage

RIYADH: More than two million Muslims from around the globe started the hajj pilgrimage on Sunday in Saudi Arabia, one of the world's largest...

Saudi Arabia tests Japan-inspired ‘nap pods’ for Hajj

    MECCA: Mansour al-Amer swipes a card to reveal a narrow sleep pod, reminiscent of Japan's famed capsule hotels. But this pod is in Saudi...

Pilgrims arrive in Mecca for ‘smart hajj’

Two million Muslims gather in Saudi Arabia this week for the hajj as the annual pilgrimage becomes increasingly hi-tech with apps to help the...

Insufficient facilities at Peshawar Haji Camp making pilgrims suffer: report

PESHAWAR: Hajj aspirants coming from different parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to Haji Camp, Peshawar, are met with insufficient facilities as the camp lacks air-conditioned...