Sheikh Rasheed stopped from travelling for Umrah despite court order
- 05-Nov-2025
ISLAMABAD: Awami Muslim League (AML) chief and former interior minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed was stopped at Islamabad International Airport on Wednesday from travelling to Saudi Arabia for Umrah, despite having received permission from the Lahore High Court (LHC) Rawalpindi Bench. The immigration officials stopped Sheikh Rasheed as he was about to board his flight to […]
Karachi family trapped in Saudi Arabia over narcotics smuggling allegations
- 22-Sep-2025
KARACHI: A travel gang allegedly involved in smuggling narcotics under the guise of arranging Umrah trips has surfaced in Karachi, leaving an entire family stranded in Saudi Arabia, ARY News reported. According to reports, a family of four from Karachi’s Surjani Town traveled to Saudi Arabia for Umrah on September 8. The group included 23-year-old […]
Abeer Asad Khan completes spiritual Umrah journey
- 20-Sep-2025
The renowned model Abeer Asad Khan has achieved the privilege of performing Umrah. On the photo and video sharing social media networking site, the supermodel Asad Abeer Khan shared the pictures of performing with the household. Moreover, in the photos she could be seen in Haramain Sharifain wearing an abaya. Considering her Umrah, the fans […]
Farhan Ghani briefly stopped at Karachi Airport before departing for Umrah
- 04-Sep-2025
KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader and Chanesar Town Chairman Farhan Ghani was briefly stopped by immigration officers at Karachi Airport on Thursday while departing for Umrah. He was later allowed to travel after clearance from the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). Farhan Ghani was traveling to Jeddah with Saudi Airlines to perform Umrah following his […]
ATC allows Farhan Ghani to travel for Umrah
- 02-Sep-2025
KARACHI: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Tuesday granted permission to Farhan Ghani, the brother of Sindh minister Saeed Ghani and a town chairman in Karachi, to travel for Umrah, ARY News reported. Ghani is facing a case pertaining to allegations of violence and intimidation against a government officer. During the hearing, investigating officer Muhammad Waseem, […]
Pakistani airlines face possible fines over Umrah flight delays
- 20-Aug-2025
Pakistani airlines may face penalties from Saudi Arabian authorities over repeated delays in Umrah flights. According to details, Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has issued a stern letter to Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), emphasizing the importance of timely flight operations. The letter stated that, under international regulations, on-time performance must be […]
Seven Pakistani Umrah pilgrims dead in Saudi Arabia road accident
- 26-Jul-2025
BUNER: A horrific traffic accident in Saudi Arabia claimed lives of seven Pakistani Umrah pilgrims of a single family in Buner, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, ARY News reported. As per details, the victims including four children, who lost their lives in the unfortunate accident, were residents of Dagai Khudokhel in Buner. Meanwhile, five others of the family […]
KP Governor announces to send two Swat heroes on Umrah for rescuing tourists
- 30-Jun-2025
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Monday announced that two young men who bravely rescued tourists during a flash flood in the Swat River will be sent on Umrah. He also pledged to recommend them for national civil awards. The two local heroes from Swat Muhammad Hilal Khan and Asmat Ali met with […]
Saudi Arabia allows GCC residents to perform Umrah anytime
- 28-Jun-2025
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that citizens and residents of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries can now perform Umrah at any time of the year. They can enter the kingdom through all land, air, and sea ports, and obtain permits conveniently through the Nusuk application. The decision aims to streamline […]
PM Shehbaz Sharif performs Umrah with delegation
- 06-Jun-2025
Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif on Friday performed Umrah, along with his high-level delegation, during the two-day official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The prime minister, who arrived here in the holy city of Makkah on Thursday, also offered Nawafil at the Holy Ka’aba. He prayed for the progress and betterment of Pakistan, […]