Around Rs200bn transferred from Pakistan to Saudi Arabia to facilitate pilgrims, Haj organisers say

Around Rs200bn transferred from Pakistan to Saudi Arabia to facilitate pilgrims, Haj organisers say

The Pakistan Haj Organisers Association on Monday said that 2.67 billion Saudi riyals (approximately Rs199.67bn) had been transferred from Pakistan to the kingdom for the facilitation of Haj pilgrims. In January, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed the annual Haj agreement, under which 179,210 Pakistani pilgrims were allowed to perform Haj, with around 90,000 people performing the pilgrimage under the government’s scheme. However, a notification fr…

Over 67,000 Pakistani pilgrims at risk of missing hajj due to mismanagement

Around 67,000 Pakistani pilgrims may miss the Hajj this year due to delays and mismanagement by private tour operators

Rs200 billion stuck in Saudi Arabia, reveal private Hajj operators

Members of the Hajj & Umrah Organisers Association Pakistan have raised serious concerns amid the ongoing Hajj controversy, disclosing that approximately 67,000 intending pilgrims are at risk of missing Hajj 2025 as they have not yet been issued Saudi visas — despite massive fund transfers made on their behalf. In a press conference held in Peshawar, Kamran Zaib, a representative of the association, revealed that over SAR2.67 billion (nearly PKR…

Vaccination for Hajj 2025 Pilgrims Begins

Vaccination Centers: The Ministry of Religious Affairs will start vaccinating intending Hajj 2025 pilgrims from today. Vaccination centers have been set up in major cities. Vaccination Schedule Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar, and Multan: Vaccination begins today. Karachi, Rahim Yar Khan, Sukkur, Faisalabad, and Sialkot: Vaccination begins on Tuesday. Quetta: Vaccination begins on Wednesday. Gifts for Pilgrims Hajj 2025 pilgrims will not only be va…