Tag: Pilgrims
SC orders govt to recover money from ‘all pilgrims’
ISLAMABAD - The Supreme Court on Friday directed the government to recover the money within one week from all pilgrims, including journalists, who had undertaken the Haj pilgrimage from the national exchequer.
A six-member SC bench headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry was hearing a suo motu case against alleged corruption in the Haj arrangements. The court also directed the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to register criminal cases against the officials of the
A six-member SC bench headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry was hearing a suo motu case against alleged corruption in the Haj arrangements. The court also directed the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to register criminal cases against the officials of the
Now Umra scam! – Operators, PIA team up to fleece pilgrims
LAHORE - After the much-publicised Haj scam, it should not be a surprise for anyone if one day you hear about an Umra scandal. The reason is simple. The travel agents with connivance of the national flag carrier are all set to fleece innocent pilgrims.
Aviation industry experts estimate that Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)'s partnership with some blue-eyed travel agents will cost around Rs 1.6 billion to the general public. A survey conducted by Pakistan Today reveals that
Aviation industry experts estimate that Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)'s partnership with some blue-eyed travel agents will cost around Rs 1.6 billion to the general public. A survey conducted by Pakistan Today reveals that
Suicide bomber kills 27 Shia pilgrims in Iraq
SAMARRA - A suicide bomber blew himself up inside a bus filled with Shiite pilgrims at a checkpoint outside the Iraqi city of Samarra on Saturday, killing at least 27 people, police sources said. "The suicide bomber quickly ran into the bus when it stopped at a checkpoint several kilometres (miles) outside Samarra, and detonated his vest inside the vehicle," the police official said.
"About 27 people were killed and about 20 were wounded," he said, giving a toll confirmed by
"About 27 people were killed and about 20 were wounded," he said, giving a toll confirmed by
Triple attacks on Shia pilgrims in Iraq kill 12
KARBALA - Three car bombs ripped through crowds near Iraq's shrine city of Karbala on Monday, killing 12 people and wounding dozens in fresh attacks on pilgrims arriving for religious rituals. "There were three car bomb explosions, two at 8:30am (05:30 GMT) and another 30 minutes later," said Nusayef Jassem, the provincial vice chief.
"Twelve people were killed and 150 wounded in the attacks," he said. Dr Laith Sharifi, an official of the provincial health department, said
"Twelve people were killed and 150 wounded in the attacks," he said. Dr Laith Sharifi, an official of the provincial health department, said
Urs pilgrims find dead man outside Data Darbar
LAHORE - As many as five people lost their lives in separate incidents here on Sunday in the provincial metropolis.
A 45-year-olds body was recovered near the gate number 5 of the Data Darbar in the jurisdiction of the Lower Mall Police. Police speculated that the deceased person was a drug addict and died due to a drug over dose.
As per details, a man whose identity is yet to be ascertained was lying near the gate number five of the Data Darbar as the pilgrims of the Urs
A 45-year-olds body was recovered near the gate number 5 of the Data Darbar in the jurisdiction of the Lower Mall Police. Police speculated that the deceased person was a drug addict and died due to a drug over dose.
As per details, a man whose identity is yet to be ascertained was lying near the gate number five of the Data Darbar as the pilgrims of the Urs
Less than 40-day stay proposed for Haj pilgrims
ISLAMABAD - The Ministry of Religious Affairs is considering a set of proposals aimed at facilitating Haj pilgrims in Saudi Arabia, on top of which is a recommendation to limit the duration of the pilgrims' stay to less than 40 days.
Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Khursheed Ahmed Shah and Minister of State for Religious Affairs Shagufta Jumani were given a detailed briefing by ministry officials on Wednesday.
The ministry suggested that PIA officials should be asked
Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Khursheed Ahmed Shah and Minister of State for Religious Affairs Shagufta Jumani were given a detailed briefing by ministry officials on Wednesday.
The ministry suggested that PIA officials should be asked
Saudi Arabia pays SR 6.665 million to compensate Pakistani pilgrims
LAHORE: Saudi Minister for Hajj Fawad Salam Al-Farsi on Wednesday handed over a cheque worth Saudi Riyal (SR) 6.665 million to Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Allama Hamid Saeed Kazmi in Jeddah to compensate pilgrims who failed to receive accommodation during Haj this year.
In a telephonic conversation, a spokesman for Pakistan's Hajj Mission, Makkah Mukarram, stated that the money would be distributed among 26,660 pilgrims who could not get accommodation in a tent city of
In a telephonic conversation, a spokesman for Pakistan's Hajj Mission, Makkah Mukarram, stated that the money would be distributed among 26,660 pilgrims who could not get accommodation in a tent city of
