In a heartfelt and urgent move, the Government of Pakistan has submitted a final written appeal to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, urging the reinstatement of the private Hajj quota 2025. This critical step comes as 67,000 Pakistani pilgrims have been excluded from this year’s Hajj due to administrative and technical lapses, sending shockwaves through […]
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Govt Launches Process for Saudi Visas for Hajj Pilgrims
The federal government of Pakistan has officially initiated the process for Saudi visa applications for Hajj pilgrims, marking a significant step in the country’s annual Hajj operations. This announcement comes as a relief for thousands of pilgrims eagerly waiting to fulfill their religious obligation. According to the latest update from 24NewsHD TV, the Ministry of […]
Hajj 2025 – A Remarkable Journey for Pakistani Pilgrims
Pakistani Pilgrims to Spend Over Rs9.94 Billion on Sacrificial AnimalsAs the sacred pilgrimage of Hajj 2025 approaches, Pakistani pilgrims are set to make significant contributions toward fulfilling their religious obligations. According to sources in the Ministry of Religious Affairs (MoRA), pilgrims will collectively spend a staggering Rs9.94 billion on sacrificial animals this year. Each pilgrim […]
Hajj Operations to Transition Fully to Private Operators by 2026
In a significant development, the Secretary of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Dr. Zulfiqar Haider, announced that the government plans to withdraw from managing Hajj arrangements. From 2026, private operators may handle the entire Hajj program, as highlighted in a Senate Standing Committee meeting on Religious Affairs chaired by Senator Maulana Atta-ur-Rehman. Dr. Haider emphasized […]
All Hajj 2025 Applications Accepted Under Government Scheme: Ministry of Religious Affairs
The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced an unprecedented move: all applications submitted under the government Hajj scheme for 2025 have been approved. This decision was made following the conclusion of the third extension for Hajj applications, which ended with 82,000 submissions—7,000 short of the allocated quota. In a bid to ensure every eligible applicant […]
Ministry of Religious Affairs Urges PTA to Strengthen Ban on Harmful Online Content
In a pressing move, Pakistan’s Ministry of Religious Affairs has called on the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to take decisive action in blocking access to pornographic, blasphemous, and other harmful content that continues to be accessible online. The ministry’s concerns stem from alarming statistics indicating Pakistan’s high ranking in online pornography viewership, which is seen […]