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Special Hajj flight arranged for lawmakers
Finance minister Dar urges MPs to pray for Pakistan during their sacred journey
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Millions head to Mecca for huge Hajj
Over two million expected to brave scorching Saudi Arabian heat for the biggest Hajj pilgrimage in years
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Woman can perform Hajj ‘sans mehram’
A woman can undertake Hajj without a male guardian if her parents or husband grant permission, says spokesperson
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Saudi Arabia expects ‘exceptional, safe’ Hajj pilgrimage
Saudi Arabia expects to receive over 2M Muslim pilgrims this year
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PMD reveals likely date for Eidul Azha
Strong possibility of sighting the Zilhaj moon on June 19 (29th Zilqad), says statement
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First Hajj flight to depart on May 21
Minister foresees holy journey to be ‘difficult’ this year
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Pakistan surrenders Hajj quota to Saudi Arabia
800 unutilised seats returned to save $24 million
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For first time, Hajj quota remains underutilised
Govt may surrender unused quota to Saudi Arabia
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Govt plans to accept all Hajj applications
As many as 72,869 applications were received under govt's Regular Hajj Scheme against quota of 44,190, says minister
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72,869 Hajj apps received
Dar asks for applications to be collected by April 4
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Application deadline for regular Hajj extended till April 2
Designated banks to remain open on Saturdays and Sundays to receive Hajj applications
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Banks to accept Hajj applications from March 16 to 31
Minister says balloting to be held on April 5
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Hajj quota cut to save forex
About 90,000 Pakistanis may not perform Hajj due to dollar shortage
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PIA announces fares for Hajj 2023
PIA to carry out Hajj flight operations from May 21 to August 2
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Govt reserves 25% quota for Hajj pilgrims depositing dues in dollars
Intending pilgrims paying fee in dollars would be exempted from balloting, say sources
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Haj under govt scheme to cost over Rs1m
Hajj Policy 2023 expected by the end of February
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Ashrafi commends Saudi govt for facilitating pilgrims
Says Islamabad in constant contact with the Riyadh
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PAC strikes down free Hajj facility
At govt’s expense 650 officials carry out free Hajj every year
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Israeli minister foresees direct pilgrim flights to Saudi Arabia next year
Riyadh said its airspace would be open to all carriers - a de facto extension of flyover rights for Israeli planes
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Pilgrims stone the devil as almost million-strong Hajj winds down
On Friday, huge crowds of robed Muslim pilgrims prayed on Mount Arafat, the climax of the annual pilgrimage
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Pilgrims pack Mount Arafat in biggest post-restriction Hajj
Entry roads were packed with worshippers as helicopters buzzed overhead
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Covid test made mandatory for returning Hajj pilgrims
Rapid antigen tests will be conducted for all Hajj flights at Karachi, Lahore, Quetta, Multan and Islamabad airports
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Pilgrims arrive in Mina at start of Hajj
Crowds, capped at one million including 850,000 from abroad chosen by lottery, are the biggest at the Hajj since 2019
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Israel asks Saudi Arabia to let Hajj pilgrims fly direct from Tel Aviv
Israeli officials also seeking expanded permission for their airlines to fly over Saudi soil to Asian destinations
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Saudi govt relaxes deadline for stranded Pakistani pilgrims
Saudi Arabia is set to welcome one million worshippers for the biggest hajj pilgrimage since the pandemic
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Okara youth set to embark on Hajj journey on foot
Usman Arshad urges govt to provide him help in terms of visas so he can fulfil his dream
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Makkah businesses see Hajj boom ending pandemic slump
Most of the pilgrims are coming from abroad, and pilgrimages are usually a significant revenue earner for Saudi Arabia
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Saudi welcomes 1 million for biggest hajj pilgrimage since pandemic
One million vaccinated pilgrims under the age of 65 will attend the hajj under strict sanitary conditions
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Over 17,000 pilgrims leave for Hajj under Road to Makkah project
Pilgrims complete Saudi immigration formalities at Islamabad International Airport
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Arrival of pilgrims from Madina to Makkah to be completed by Friday
Over 16,900 pilgrims have arrived in Madina through direct flights from Pakistan, says report
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Hajj dream on hold
A system error stopped at least 1,300 people from being able to complete the annual pilgrimage in Makkah
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NCOC updates Covid vaccine administration procedure for Hajj pilgrims
Pilgrims can get a booster dose of the required vaccine after 28 days of their first or second dose, says statement
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Saudi Arabia receives first foreign Hajj pilgrims since before pandemic
Group from Indonesia landed in Madina and was set to travel south to Makkah in the coming weeks, state media reports
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Subsidised Hajj to cost over Rs0.7m
Cabinet approves Rs150,000 support amount to each pilgrim
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PIA Hajj operations to start from May 31
Nearly 300 flights to fly to Jeddah, Madinah from Pakistan
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Saudi team to review preps for ‘Road to Makkah’
Delegation to help with the immigration clearance after scrutinising travel documents of Pakistani pilgrims
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Minister holds balloting for successful pilgrims
Says Saudis have not yet provided details about Hajj expenses
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Hajj operators urged not to collect money from intending pilgrims in advance
Applications can be submitted online and via banks from May 1 to 13, according to religious ministry
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Hajj applications invited from May 1-13
Pakistan had received Hajj quota of 81,132 pilgrims this year, says religious affairs minister
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Iraqi cleric seeks to criminalise Israel ties
Muqtada al-Sadr says the proposal will be put for vote in the parliament soon
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Pakistan allocated a Hajj quota of 81,132 pilgrims
After the global epidemic coronavirus ended the Saudi government issued the highest quotas for Indonesia and Pakistan
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Pakistan’s Hajj quota raised to 200,000, Senate panel told
Standing committee on religious affairs defers deliberations on Guardian and Wards Bill
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No increase in Hajj, Umrah expenses: Qadri
Minister assures provision of best possible facilities to intending pilgrims
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Saudi Arabia allows Covid-immunised teenagers to perform Umrah
Ministry of Hajj and Umrah advises pilgrims to strictly follow SOPs to prevent spread of coronavirus
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For the first time, Saudi women stand guard in Makkah during Hajj
Dozens of female soldiers have become part of security services that monitor pilgrims
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In Makkah, women set off on Hajj as 'mehram' rule cast aside
Hajj ministry officially allowed women of all ages to make pilgrimage without a male guardian
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Limited Hajj – again
Second consecutive year the Hajj pilgrimage is being held on a limited scale
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Masked Hajj pilgrims on Mount Arafat pray for Covid-free world
Only 60,000 fully vaccinated Saudi citizens and residents selected for the pilgrimige
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Women allowed to perform Hajj without male guardian
This year’s Hajj will be ‘open for nationals and residents of the kingdom, limited to 60,000 pilgrims’
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Foreigners barred again from performing Hajj
KSA allows 60,000 vaccinated residents to take part in another scaled down Hajj next month