National
Second Phase of Hajj Registration Begins
The government has reopened applications for its Hajj scheme, offering another chance to those who did not register earlier. The move follows a shortfall in submissions during the
Hajj 2025
World
Saudi Arabia Ends Mahram Rule for Women Pilgrims
Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousaf has confirmed that Saudi Arabia has officially lifted the mahram (male guardian) condition for women performing Hajj. The announcement was made
World
Short-Term Visa Ban Lifted for 14 Countries Post-Hajj
Following the successful completion of Hajj 2025, Saudi Arabia has lifted its temporary suspension on short-term visas for citizens of 14 countries, including Pakistan, India, Egypt, and
World
Millions Reach Mina for Sacred Pilgrimage
The annual Hajj pilgrimage has officially begun, with more than 1.5 million Muslims from around the world arriving in the sprawling tent city of Mina on Wednesday,
National
First Hajj Return Flight to Land in Islamabad on This Day
The repatriation of Pakistani pilgrims from Saudi Arabia after completing Hajj 2025 is scheduled to begin on 10 June, according to official sources. The large-scale return operation
World
Ghilaf-e-Kaaba Nears Completion
Preparations for the new Ghilaf-e-Kaaba are currently in progress at the Kiswa factory in Makkah, where skilled artisans are crafting the sacred covering using high-quality
World
Work Visa Freeze Hits 14 Countries in Saudi Immigration Shift
Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended the issuance of block work visa quotas for citizens of 14 countries, including Pakistan, in a move aimed at tightening immigration controls and
World
Thousands of Pakistani Pilgrims Miss Hajj Due to Payment Error
Saudi Arabia has reinstated a ban on children participating in this year’s Hajj pilgrimage, citing safety concerns and overcrowding. The decision, originally introduced in February 2025, remains