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

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.

by Hamza Shahnawaz

Hajj, Umrah: Saudi Arabia advises biometric confirmation locally

Sep 24

National

Hajj, Umrah: Saudi Arabia advises biometric confirmation locally

KARACHI: The ministry of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia has issued instructions for pilgrims in countries with Biometric enrollment centres for Hajj & Umrah must consider completing the mandatory biometric registration locally after obtaining Hajj or Umrah visa. The ministry said that registering biometric information before arriving at the entry ports of the Kingdom […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz