Tag: Hajj
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COVID-19 and the uncertainty surrounding Hajj
Lahore, 24th March: It has been reported by the sources that the Saudi Government has confirmed that this year the Hajj may get canceled due to the outbreak of the coronavirus around the world. According to the reports of Baaghi TV, this may be the first time in the history that the Muslim’s most important…
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‘New Hajj Policy’ on the cards: Minister
ISLAMABAD, Jan 17 (APP): Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Pir Noor ul Haq Qadri Friday said the ministry was vigorously working on a ‘New Hajj Policy’ that would be unveiled soon. Addressing the oath taking ceremony of the newly elected body of the Hajj Organizers Association of Pakistan (HOAP) here, he said the…
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Hajj Package 2020 likely to increase by Rs 63,000: Senate body told
ISLAMABAD, Dec 18 (APP): The Sub-committee of the Senate’s Standing Committee on Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony on Wednesday was told the Government Scheme Hajj package for the year 2020 was likely to increase by Rs 63,000. The committee, which met with its convener Hafiz Abdul Karim in the chair and attended by member Manzoor…
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Secretary demands reduction in Hajj expenditures
ISLAMABAD, Dec 05 (APP): Secretary Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Mushtaq Ahmed Borana Thursday urged (Saudi Authorities) to reduce Hajj expenditures. Holding negotiations with chairmen Naqaba tul Siyaraat and Maktab-ul-Vokala, regarding transportation of luggage of hujjaj , he said the arrival and departure of pilgrims and transportation of their luggage should be made…
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Haj goes digital with ‘robots’ linking pilgrims with doctors in Riyadh, Jeddah
ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP):Saudi medical services during this year’s Haj season have gone digital. New robots can now connect specialized doctors from Riyadh and Jeddah with patients during their pilgrimage in Mina and Makkah. The robots are connected to 4G technology and will allow specialized doctors such as oncologists and cardiologists to provide remote assistance…
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Feroze Khan Gets Criticized For Posting Picture In Ahram
On Monday, 5th August, Feroze Khan, the Pakistani Actor, announced that he would be leaving for Saudi Arabia among the many Pakistani pilgrims who are to perform Hajj this year. He took to his official Instagram page to announce this news. Feroze Khan’s sister, Humaima Malik, and many Pakistani celebrities, such as, Nadia Hussain also…
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Atif Aslam Shares Message for Kashmir
The world renowned singer Atif Aslam has recently shared a big news with his followers on social media. He told that he would be leaving for Hajj soon and labeled it as “the most important journey” of his life. He asked his fans for forgiveness before departing for the sacred journey, from his fans, friends…
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PIA successfully completes pre-Hajj operation
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has successfully completed its pre-Hajj transportation to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) operations, said a spokesperson of PIA on Tuesday. According to reports of Baaghitv, PIA spokesperson said on Tuesday, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), Air Marshal Arshad Malik congratulated PIA Hajj team for successfully completing…
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2 accused arrested for extorting money from people in the name of Hajj through forgery
KARACHI, 24th JULY: Two accused have been arrested for betraying people in the name of (Hajj) Pilgrim. FIA Anti Human Trafficking Circle has arrested two travel agencies on the charges of deceiving people in the name of Hajj in the area of Gulshan Abad 10 Karachi, Spokesperson FIA said. Spokesperson further concluded that 37 passports…
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Govt to refund up to Rs58,000 to pilgrims
ISLAMABAD 3rd July: Minister for Religious Affairs Noor-ul-Haq Qadri has said the government has decided to refund Rs25,000 to Rs58,000 to each pilgrim on account of hiring cheap residential buildings and saving transport and other expenditures in Saudi Arabia. “The cabinet has decided to distribute the additional Hajj quota of 4,316 people, granted by Saudi…