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SBP Directs Banks to Open Saturday for Hajj Application Collection

November 28, 2024November 28, 2024Shahnawaz Akhter

Karachi, November 28, 2024 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced that branches of designated banks will remain operational over the weekend to facilitate the submission of Hajj applications for 2025. This special arrangement, requested by the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, ensures greater convenience for intending pilgrims.

Saudi Arabia Launches Action Against Unauthorized Hajj Pilgrims

June 2, 2024June 2, 2024Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

PkRevenue.com – Saudi Arabia has initiated strict measures to curb unauthorized Hajj pilgrimages, imposing fines of up to Saudi Riyal (SAR) 10,000 and deportation for violators starting June 2, 2024.

Saudi Arabia Bans Makkah Entry for Visit Visas During Hajj

May 23, 2024May 23, 2024Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Riyadh, May 23, 2024 – The Saudi Ministry of Interior has announced a restriction on entry to Makkah for all individuals holding visit visas during the upcoming Hajj season, which spans from May 23 to June 21, 2024.

SBP Directs Banks to Open on Saturday and Sunday to Receive Hajj Applications

December 8, 2023December 8, 2023Hamza Shahnawaz

Karachi, December 8, 2023 – In an effort to streamline the application process for Hajj 2024, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has directed 15 authorized banks to open their branches on both Saturday and Sunday.

Pakistan Initiates Hajj Application Process for Next Year

November 27, 2023November 27, 2023Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

ISLAMABAD, November 27, 2023 – Pakistan officially commenced the Hajj application process for the upcoming year on Monday, as announced by the Ministry of Religious Affairs.

Food Companies Fined SAR 4,000 for Providing Substandard Meals to Pakistani Pilgrims

June 7, 2023June 7, 2023Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

MAKKAH MUKARMA, Jun 07, 2023: Two catering companies responsible for providing meals to Pakistani pilgrims in Makkah Mukarma have been fined 4,000 Riyals for failing to meet food quality standards and neglecting their duty to provide satisfactory meals to the intending pilgrims performing Hajj under the Government scheme.

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia ink ‘Road to Makkah’ deal for pilgrim facilitation

May 17, 2023May 17, 2023Hamza Shahnawaz

In a significant development, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have officially inked an agreement to implement the “Road to Makkah” initiative, designed to simplify the immigration process for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims.

Pakistan accepts all applications without balloting for Hajj 2023

April 10, 2023April 10, 2023Hamza Shahnawaz

Pakistan on Monday decided to accept all applications without conducting a balloting under Hajj Scheme 2023

Saudi Arabia deploys extensive air surveillance system for Hajj pilgrimage

April 9, 2023April 9, 2023Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

ISLAMABAD: The Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan, Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, has announced that the Saudi government has deployed an extensive air surveillance system to ensure the safety and security of all the faithful preparing to embark on the annual Hajj pilgrimage to the Kingdom.

Pakistan receives 72,869 applications for Hajj 2023

April 2, 2023April 2, 2023Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Pakistan has received 72,869 applications for Hajj 2023 up till March 31, 2023 under the government’s regular scheme quota of 44,190.

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