FIA arrests female ‘beggars’ traveling to Saudi Arabia in guise of Umrah
- 08-Dec-2024
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Sunday offloaded three female ‘beggars’ travelling to Saudi Arabia in the disguise of Umrah pilgrims at Karachi airport, ARY News reported. According to the FIA spokesperson, females were arrested by FIA Immigration upon checking at the Karachi airport. During the checking, the FIA team found that the females did not […]
Begging gang disguised as pilgrims arrested at Karachi Airport
- 23-Nov-2024
KARACHI: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested a 10-member group of beggars, attempting to travel to Saudi Arabia in the disguise of Umrah pilgrims, ARY News reported. As per details, the beggar gang including seven women, was caught at Karachi Airport by FIA immigration officials. During interrogation, the group members failed to answer basic […]
PIA slashes fares for Umrah pilgrims
- 18-Jul-2024
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced a reduction in airfares for travel to Saudi Arabia for Umrah pilgrims. According to a PIA spokesperson, pilgrims travelling from Toronto to Madina via Lahore will benefit from 15pc discounted fares. The PIA spokesperson stated that this discount is effective immediately and will remain in effect until November 15. […]
PIA reduces Umrah fares
- 30-Jun-2024
KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced a reduction in Umrah fares for pilgrims, ARY News reported on Sunday. As per details, the traveling from Pakistan to Madina and Jeddah. The reduced fares will be as follows: Karachi to Madina: PKR 76,000 (plus tax) for a two-way ticket Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar, Multan, and Sialkot to […]
Saudi Arabia sets deadline for Umrah pilgrims’ departure from the kingdom
- 19-Apr-2024
Saudi Arabia has set a deadline for the departure of Umrah pilgrims from the Kingdom ahead of the Hajj 2024 season. According to a Saudi Gazette report, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has clarified that the duration of Umrah visa for foreign pilgrims is 90 days from the starting date of their entry into […]
Performing Umrah will be easier for pilgrims in these days, times
- 26-Nov-2023
Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr Tawfiq Al Rabiah has advised the best days and times for pilgrims around the world to perform Umrah with less crowd and pleasant weather conditions. Best time to perform Umrah Saudi Minister Dr Tawfiq Al Rabiah recommended that the ideal time for performing Umrah in the morning is […]
FIA arrests 4 ‘beggars’ traveling to Saudi Arabia in guise of Umrah
- 06-Oct-2023
LAHORE: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Friday arrested four more alleged beggars travelling to Saudi Arabia in the disguise of Umrah pilgrims in Lahore, ARY News reported. According to the FIA spokesperson, the anti-human trafficking cell, arrested four alleged beggars including two women and two men from Lahore. The spokesperson further said the arrested […]
Good news for Umrah pilgrims
- 22-Aug-2023
KARACHI: Saudi Arabia’s Minister for Hajj and Umrah Dr. Taufeeq Bin Fawzan Al-Rabiya announced good news for Umrah pilgrims from Pakistan, ARY News reported. As per details, the Saudi Hajj minister said that the Umrah pilgrims will get their visa within 24 hours after applying. He said that the Umrah pilgrims will be given the […]
Saudi Arabia issues instructions for post-Ramadan Umrah pilgrims
- 27-Apr-2023
Saudi Arabia issued special instructions for post-Ramadan Umrah pilgrims and made it mandatory to obtain an electronic permit for people willing to perform Umrah, ARY News reported on Thursday. According to media reports, the kingdom’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said that Muslims wishing to perform Umrah can get an e-permit through the Nusuk or […]
20 Umrah pilgrims killed, dozens injured in Saudi bus crash
- 28-Mar-2023
RIYADH: A bus ferrying pilgrims to the holy city of Makkah burst into flames after a collision on a bridge on Monday, killing 20 people and injuring more than two dozen others, Saudi state media reported. The incident in the southern province of Asir highlights persistent challenges to safely transporting worshippers to Makkah and Madinah, […]