Pilgrims

Pilgrims on another flight first diverted to Karachi and then to Islamabad

Last year, 108 Pakistani pilgrims had died during the annual pilgrimage

Scores congregate for Eid prayers

Saudi Arabia says the Qatari government is using the issue for political ends and it rejects the allegation

At least five pilgrims have died, 20,000 sick due to heat, says official

Those proceeding to holy land are not afforded polling opportunity

Development signals end of year-long unofficial moratorium on granting of Indian visas to devotees from nation

The intending pilgrims will gather in Lahore on Sunday and will leave for India on Monday

Pakistani official says some pilgrims recently went missing and didn't return to their countries within schedule

The annual Urs is starting today (Thursday) in New Delhi

Children below the age of six and those aged 80 years have been exempted from verification

Passports submitted at Indian HC; Pakistan issues visas to 300 Sikh yatrees

Over 10,000 packets of Pinni Prashad have been prepared in Lahore’s Gurdwara Dera Sahab

Under protocol, people from both nations can visit religious shrines

Looking ahead, India needs to show reciprocity

Only 503 applications were selected this year for Urs of Hazrat Khawaja Moinuddin

Officials say that non-issuance of visa would be violation of 1947 pact

Govt lacks accurate data about Pakistanis performing Umrah each year, says report

Decision taken in view of March 3 deadline to finalise flight schedules for intending pilgrims

Riyadh turns down Islamabad’s request for increase in number of pilgrims

Minister for religious affairs to attend signing ceremony

High-level meeting chaired by NSA and religious affairs minister promises Hajj-like facilities

Process of sending pilgrims to Iran, Iraq, Syria was suspended due to security concerns

New Delhi fails to issue visas to 192 pilgrims who were visiting the Indian capital in January next year

Saudi embassy says only those applications are entertained that specify the gender as either male or female

Asks ministry to give consideration to applicants above 75 years of age

Official platform to deal with grievances missing

All hotels and related buildings will also be taxed and plans are under way to open various ziaraat

A five-member panel has also suggested consulting Saudi Arabia for possibility of travel by sea

Religious affairs ministry says 2.98 million riyals refunded over unsatisfactory arrangements

Video shows Sardar Muhammad Yousaf being cornered by angry pilgrims

Ministry establishes monitoring system; Ruet panel meets today in Karachi to sight Zilhaj’s crescent

Four star accommodations with comfortable rooms have been provided

Travel agent representative assures visa will be issued by Aug 16 or money refunded

Indian authorities have not allowed them to cross the border despite special train arranged by Pakistan

CAA spokesperson says passengers being put on different airlines with Qatar Airways' help

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) had filed a reference against Ghulam Qadir Khan

Tour operators asked to work with ministry for improved services

Buses will take them from Lahore railway station to Gurdwara Dera Sahib and back

Ministry tells public to ignore messages about forms availability prior to hajj policy

Meanwhile, the Saudi Hajj ministry has been requested to enhance the country’s quota by at least 15,000

The pilgrim possessed a passport that had doubtful expiry details, FIA sources say

The accident happened when a boat packed with Muslim pilgrims hit a concrete bank in strong currents

The Hajj flights operation would continue till September 5

Another 22 people were injured including some who were badly hurt, says official

The DPO said Sikh pilgrims are our guests, and their security and accommodation is our responsibility

Process for hiring buildings was started through open advertisements to get the best buildings for Pakistani pilgrims

Group denied entry to visit Hafiz Abdullah Shah Shrine near Agra from January 11-18

They went on to explain the passage of pilgrims from Muzdalifah through Mina was a daunting task

Family members wait for govt to help them find loved ones