World Published 12 May, 2024 11:45am Saudi Arabia upgrades 4,000km of roads for Hajj This included resurfacing 158 kilometers of roads
World Updated 10 May, 2024 02:16pm Saudi Arabia to test flying taxis and drones this hajj season Drone taxis are equipped with advanced autonomous technologies
Pakistan Published 09 May, 2024 09:30am Hajj 2024: First Makkah Route Hajj flight departs from Karachi The private airline flight took off at 2AM
Pakistan Updated 09 May, 2024 03:42pm Lahore airport lounge evacuated, six international flights delayed after fire breaks out The fire also delayed the first two Hajj flights
World Published 06 May, 2024 10:48am Saudi Arabia implements new restrictions on Hajj visas Authorities do not allow work or residency permits
Pakistan Published 05 May, 2024 08:47pm Islamabad Airport completes preparation for hajj flights The arrangements have been made under the Road to Makkah project
World Published 05 May, 2024 11:18am Saudi Arabia gears up to receive over two million Hajj pilgrims Hajj ministry assigns 3,500 staff members to cater to needs of pilgrims
Pakistan Published 04 May, 2024 10:31pm Hajj pilgrims urged to ensure vaccination five days before departure Says vaccination is mandatory requirement
World Published 04 May, 2024 10:23am Hajj 2024: Permits mandatory to enter Makkah from today Unauthorized entry will be strictly prohibited
World Published 02 May, 2024 08:46am Hajj 2024: Pilgrims required to display Nusuk Card at all times New tagging system launched to stop unauthorized pilgrims
World Published 27 Apr, 2024 08:51pm Saudi Arabia’s Fatwa council declares permit mandatory for Hajj Calls for strict adherence to established regulations
World Updated 27 Apr, 2024 09:37am Hajj 2024: Saudis warn pilgrims of unauthorized operators, fake websites The Kingdom emphasizes using officially approved channels for pilgrimage plans
Pakistan Published 21 Apr, 2024 12:17am Registration of pilgrims under private Hajj scheme in progress: Ashrafi Says certain private tour operators were offering Hajj packages at ‘more affordable rate’
Pakistan Updated 05 Apr, 2024 10:23pm Hajj flights in Pakistan to begin on May 9 Smartphones a must for all pilgrims, says ministry’s spokesperson
World Published 06 Mar, 2024 01:02am Saudi Arabia begins issuing visas for Hajj Hajj season will fall between June 14 and 19
World Published 18 Feb, 2024 03:06pm Saudi Arabia announces jail sentence for seeking donation during Hajj season Authorities say violators could face up to seven-year prison time
World Published 12 Jan, 2024 01:08pm Saudi Arabia looks to air taxis for premium travel in Hajj The kingdom's airline has already ordered 100 aircraft
Pakistan Published 10 Jan, 2024 07:08pm Ministry of religious affairs takes action against unregistered Hajj booking companies The ministry denies allowing takaful companies to engage in Hajj and Umrah bookings
Pakistan Published 01 Jan, 2024 01:22pm New Covid-19 variant JN.1 not detected in Pakistan but pilgrims to be vaccinated The country prepares to receive a new vaccine from Pfizer
Pakistan Published 28 Dec, 2023 08:08pm Balloting for Hajj 2024 completed, over 63,000 names finalised Unsuccessful applicants will be put on a waiting list
World Published 26 Dec, 2023 06:39pm Saudi Arabia officially opens Hajj applications Applications will be accepted through the Nusuk application
Pakistan Published 23 Dec, 2023 11:47am Pak Hajj App launched to facilitate pilgrims Users will be provided with unique ID
Pakistan Published 21 Dec, 2023 11:17pm Pakistan to provide abaya to women pilgrims this year The abayas will have Pakistan's flag embossed on them
Pakistan Published 12 Dec, 2023 06:25pm Govt lifts 5-year ban on second Hajj for pilgrims Application submission date for Hajj 2024 extended till Dec 22
Pakistan Published 08 Dec, 2023 08:18pm Govt authorised 15 banks to remain open on weekend for Hajj 2024 forms Forms can be submitted till December 12 throughout the country
Pakistan Published 27 Nov, 2023 09:01pm Govt announces opening of Hajj 2024 applications from today Around 89,605 Pakistanis will perform Hajj under the government scheme
Pakistan Published 27 Nov, 2023 09:55am Govt to begin receiving Hajj applications from today The applications can be submitted through 15 banks across the country