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Pakistan orders pilgrimage tour operators to strictly enforce Iraqi visa conditions 

  • Pakistan’s religion ministry says Iran has raised “serious concerns” over violation of visa conditions
  • Thousands of Pakistani Shia Muslims travel to Iraq, Iran and Syria each year to visit holy sites there
By Hasaan Ali Khan  ·
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Pakistan says emergency plan ready to bring back Hajj pilgrims if US-Iran conflict escalates 

By Waseem Abbasi ·
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After years of loss and setbacks, Pakistani man finally prepares for Hajj at 66

By Waseem Abbasi ·
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At Islamabad Hajji Camp, boy scouts find purpose guiding pilgrims on journey to Makkah

By NAIMAT KHAN ·

Over 44,000 Pakistani pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia as Hajj flights continue

By NAIMAT KHAN ·
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Pakistan streamlines Hajj process with single-visit facilitation camp for pilgrims in Islamabad

By Waseem Abbasi ·

Pakistan to start direct Hajj flights to Jeddah today as nearly 37,000 pilgrims reach Saudi Arabia

By Wasim Abbasi ·

Nusuk app surpasses 51 million users globally

By Arab News ·

Pakistan extends deadline for pilgrims to complete Hajj visa biometrics to Feb. 17

By Hasaan Ali Khan  ·

42 Indian pilgrims die in tragic bus accident near Madinah

By Rashid Hassan ·

Health minister discusses pilgrims’ well-being at Hajj conference 

By Arab News ·

Pakistan’s deadline for receiving Hajj applications under government scheme to expire today

By Shahjahan Khurram ·

Pakistan to restrict Iraq pilgrimages to organized groups from 2026, no solo travel allowed 

By Hasaan Ali Khan ·

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