18 h. ago Hajj, Umrah cost may decrease by Rs50,000 for Pakistani pilgrims

ISLAMABAD – Federal Minister for Religious Affairs, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf, has lauded the establishment of a $40 million fund by

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7 d. ago Minister calls Israel ‘illegal state,’ rules out recognition

Minister for Religious Affairs, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf, on Thursday ruled out any possibility of recognizing Israel, calling it an “illegal state” during a meeting with Palestinian envoy Dr. Zuhair Muhammad Hamdallah Zaid, as he reaffirmed his country’s longstanding position on the issue. The comments come amid a debate on social media over whether Pakistan might […]

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7 d. ago Hajj 2026: registration extended as 313,000 pilgrims sign up

Good news for those planning to perform Hajj in 2026 — the Ministry of Religious Affairs has extended the registration deadline by two more days. Applicants can now submit their forms until July 11, either through designated banks or the official online portal. This decision came after several aspiring pilgrims requested additional time to complete […]

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9 d. ago Hajj 2026: Over 200,000 Pakistanis registered as deadline approaches

More than 200,000 Pakistanis have already registered for Hajj 2026, as confirmed by the Ministry of Religious Affairs. With the registration deadline set for tomorrow, officials have urged all aspiring pilgrims to complete the process in time to be considered eligible. A spokesperson from the ministry explained that the registration is mandatory and can be […]

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2 w. ago Govt opens hajj 2026 registration, sets july 9 as final deadline

ISLAMABAD – The government has officially launched the mandatory registration process for Hajj 2026, setting July 9 as the final deadline for all intending pilgrims from Pakistan. According to the Ministry of Religious Affairs, applicants can register either through the dedicated online portal or by visiting any of the 15 designated banks nationwide. This step […]

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2 w. ago Senate body discusses plight of 67,000 intending pilgrims who could not perform Hajj

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Sub-Committee on Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony on Saturday discussed the plight of over 67,000 intending Pakistani pilgrims who were unable to perform Hajj this year. Agenda of the Senate body meeting presided by Senator Aon Abbas Buppi focused on issues related to Mashaheer Services as well. Last month, Pakistan had admitted […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan begins Hajj 2026 registration process, no fee required

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs officially launched the mandatory registration process for Hajj 2026 on Friday. The registration period will continue until July 9, with no fee required for registration at this stage. The ministry emphasized that all intending pilgrims must complete the registration process to be eligible for Hajj in 2026. It also […]

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2 w. ago Hajj 2026 registration begins in Pakistan: Fees, deadline details

ISLAMABAD – The Pakistani government has started registration of intending pilgrims for upcoming Hajj 2026. The Ministry of Religious Affairs,

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3 w. ago Sindh assembly passes Rs 3.45 trillion budget with focus on health and education

The Sindh Assembly has officially passed the provincial budget for the fiscal year 2025–26. The budget session began on June 13, during which Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah presented the detailed financial plan. This budget aims to boost social sectors and improve public services across the province. The total budget is Rs 3.451 trillion, reflecting […]

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3 w. ago Religious Affairs secy acknowledges pilgrims’ cooperation, plans for improvements

Secretary for Religious Affairs, Dr. Syed Ata ur Rehman, Sunday expressed gratitude to Pakistani pilgrims for their successful Hajj this year, acknowledging their adherence to Saudi regulations and reaffirmed the government’s dedication to enhancing the Hajj process through early preparations, stricter selection criteria and improved coordination among all involved parties. In a recent radio program, […]

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4 w. ago IWMI launches digital tools to improve water and climate planning

ISLAMABAD – Three new digital platforms have been launched to help Pakistan better manage its water, food, and energy resources,

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