Pilgrims

Minister for religious affairs calls reports on missing pilgrims 'false and misleading,' urging accurate reporting

Over 160,000 Pakistani pilgrims conclude pilgrimage

This year's hajj involved around 1.8 million participants, with 1.6 million from abroad

This year, over 2.5 million Muslims, including 160,000 Pakistanis, gathered in Makkah for Hajj

Ashrafi emphasized that adherence to Saudi laws and regulations was crucial for a successful and respectful pilgrimage

An additional 22,090 Pakistani pilgrims are expected to arrive in Makkah over the next nine days

GPS system being used for first time to track Pakistanis going from Madinah to Makkah

Key provisions of Code of Conduct include guidance on personal hygiene, adherence to designated routes and timings

Over 2,843 Indian Sikh pilgrims expected for Khalsa Janam Din, Baisakhi for 10-day pilgrimage

The Hindu pilgrims will stay at Katas Raj on Dec 21 and 22

Perform rituals at Gurdwara Sri Panaja Sahib to mark 554th birthday of Sikhism’s founder

Visas issued for Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji's 554th birthday celebrations

government has introduced a 20-day short Hajj package, striving to make Hajj more financially accessible to citizens.

A total of 250 devotees sought permit to the neighbouring country

2024 Hajj policy envisages roaming-free calls via special mobile package

Charge d' affaires to India also attended 410th Urs to honour memory of Islamic scholar

Thousands of Iranian pilgrims visit Iraq every year for Arbaeen, a major religious gathering for Shia Muslims

Pilgrims began chanting slogans at the airport in protest, Airport Security Force (ASF) summoned

Muqtada al-Sadr says the proposal will be put for vote in the parliament soon

PIA and Air India to operate special flights between the two neighbouring countries

Feasibility report prepared, expected to be presented railways ministry this week

Visa only available to those fully vaccinated against coronavirus; applicants required to be in excellent health

Only 60,000 fully vaccinated Saudi citizens and residents selected for the pilgrimige

Over a thousand Sikh pilgrims were due to enter through the Wagah border

Move is part of Saudi leadership’s plans to empower women and ensure best possible services to pilgrims

A day earlier, 47 pilgrims were issued visas to visit Shree Katas Raj temples

Pilgrims had spent around 50 days in Mashhad and were on their way back to Karachi

Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid orders immediate action against those responsible for the incident

Pakistan invites India to discuss SOPs that must be followed for reopening

This year’s commemorations will be simple and smaller

Interior Ministry warns of disciplinary action against those found to be neglecting their responsibilities

Religious affairs minister says Saudi govt considering different options

Death toll rises to 22 after two more die; tally of infections tops 600

It was decided to send those who completed the 14-day quarantine back to their homes

Jam Kamal Khan says facilitating 5,000 Iran-returned devotees was a huge task

To maintain social distancing, loudspeakers were installed in the quarantine centre

However, they are instructed to isolate themselves for 10 days upon return

All the pilgrims will be screened and their report will be ready in three days

Lack of safety kits irked paramedics, who refused to operate without needed equipment

Lack of safety kits irked paramedics, who refused to operate without needed equipment

Work on the establishment of an emergency health city on 50 acres with a capacity of 2,000 people has been started

Pilgrims were provided with food, juice, mineral water and other essential items

Around 2,000 pilgrims belonging to Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan are left in the border town of Taftan

PM Imran will hold a briefing regarding Covid-19 and will be accompanied by State Health Minister Dr Zafar Mirza

Ghani says province ready to bear expenses, announces exam dates for students

Murad acknowledges plight of pilgrims, says govt is doing best possible in difficult situation

Crisis cannot be averted until everyone acts responsibly, Sindh CM chastises federal govt

Murad acknowledges plight of pilgrims, says govt is doing best possible in difficult situation

Total number of confirmed incidents in Turkey has reached 18, with 12 new cases

Over 290 travellers arrive in Sukkur after a day-long journey from Iran border