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Pakistan Hajj Mission deploys over 100 guides to assist pilgrims at Grand Mosque

MAKKAH MUKARMA: The Pakistan Hajj Mission has deployed over 100 well-trained male and female Al Haram guides at every entry and exit point of Masjid Al Haram to assist Pakistani pilgrims in locating their assigned transportation for their return journey

Pakistan develops unique ‘Animal Identification App’

Human biometric verification is not a novel concept. Nowadays, it’s quite simple to find technology that can read and recognize human fingerprints, DNA, eyes, or blood arteries, but the same cannot be true for animals. Such technology is uncommon since

9,000 pilgrims reach Saudi Arabia for Hajj: PIA

LAHORE: As the operation to send Hujjaj on the yearly sacred pilgrimage got under way on Saturday, the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flew 9,000 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia on 33 flights. According to the national airline’s spokesperson, maiden flight PK

Saudi Arabia issues guidelines for Hajj pilgrims before and after arrival in Kingdom

The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced a set of rules that Hajj pilgrims must follow both before and after arriving in Saudi Arabia. These stipulations are intended to ensure a smooth pilgrimage, according to the ministry. Pilgrims

In pictures: Exhibition of Ghilaf-e-Kaaba for pilgrims visiting Masjid-e-Nabvi

Pilgrims visiting the Majid-e-Nabvi (PBUH) participated in the process of carving, weaving and embroidering the Ghilaf-e-Kaaba. The Public Presidency Agency responsible for exhibition affairs in Masjid-e-Haram, in collaboration with the Agency for Exhibitions and Museum Affairs, organized an exhibition of

Flight operations continues for Pakistani Hajj pilgrims without interruption

The Hajj flight operation to transport Pakistani pilgrims has been proceeding without any disruptions, and the first Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight under the Road to Makkah project successfully arrived in Madinah Munawwarah on Monday. A total of 1,200 pilgrims

Moon not sighted in Pakistan, first Zilqad to fall on May 22

The moon of the month of Zilqad 1444 AH was not sighted in Pakistan so the month of Shawwal will complete its 30 days on Sunday May 21, while Monday, May 22 will be 1st of Ziqaad. To see the