Pilgrims descend on Mecca for ‘smart hajj’
RIYADH: Two million Muslims gather in Saudi Arabia this week for the Hajj as the annual… Read More
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Saudi hackathon seeks high-tech fixes to Hajj calamities
Fuelled by caffeine, pizza and adrenaline, sleep-deprived programmers in a marathon Saudi contest this week… Read More
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Over 7,000 Pakistani pilgrims reach Saudi Arabia for Hajj
ISLAMABAD: Over 7,000 Pakistani Hajj pilgrims have so far reached Madina for the annual pilgrimage… Read More
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PIA to operate first Hajj flight on July 14
KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Thursday announced the flight schedule for Hajj 2018. The… Read More
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Saudi embassy confirms – No Ban on Qatari pilgrims to perform Hajj, Umrah
ISLAMABAD: The Saudi embassy has confirmed for no ban on the citizens of Qatar to perform… Read More
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Rail service linking Makkah and Madina to start operating in September
MADRID: A high-speed railway linking Makkah and Madina in Saudi Arabia, which has been plagued… Read More
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Two Israelis on trial for alleged plot to attack Hajj
RIYADH: Two Israelis went on trial in Saudi Arabia on Monday for allegedly plotting an… Read More
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Hajj balloting put on hold owing to SHC stay order
KARACHI: The ministry of religious affairs on Friday postponed the Hajj balloting in compliance with… Read More
8 years ago
India ends decades-old subsidy for Hajj pilgrims
NEW DELHI: India's Hindu nationalist government is ending a decades-long policy of offering discounted airfares… Read More
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Banks start receiving Hajj applications from today
ISLAMABAD: The designated branches of banks will start receiving Hajj applications from Monday (today), according… Read More
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Federal cabinet announces Hajj Policy for next year
ISLAMABAD: The government on Wednesday announced the new Hajj Policy under which 179,210 Pakistani intending… Read More
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First Hajj flight carrying 384 pilgrims arrives in Karachi
KARACHI: Post Hajj flight operation began on Wednesday with the first flight of Pakistan International… Read More
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Saudi Arabia hails ‘smooth’ Hajj after 2015 stampede
MINA: Saudi Arabia on Friday reported no major security incidents or health scares at this… Read More
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Ghilaf-e-Kaaba changed as pilgrims gather at Mount Arafat
MAKKAH: The annual ceremony to change the Ghilaf-e-Kaaba (Kiswah) held today at the Grand Mosque… Read More
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1.4 million pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj
RIYADH: More than 1.4 million Muslims have so far arrived in Saudi Arabia for the… Read More
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Ambassador of Pakistan visits Makkah to oversee Hajj arrangements
ISLAMABAD: The Ambassador of Pakistan to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and member Hajj Advisory Committee… Read More
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Hajj 2017: First flight to depart from Islamabad on July 24
ISLAMABAD: The first flight for Hajj will depart on July 24 from Islamabad and will… Read More
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107,526 pilgrims to perform Hajj under govt scheme
ISLAMABAD: Computerized balloting to select successful applicants under Government Hajj scheme 2017 was held in… Read More
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Draw for hajj applications under govt scheme on Friday
ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony will hold a draw on Friday for… Read More
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All you need to know about Pakistan’s Hajj policy 2017
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousaf has said that Hajj applications will be accepted… Read More
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