More than 34,000 Pakistani pilgrims have returned home after completing the Hajj pilgrimage, as post-Hajj flight operations continue smoothly across Saudi Arabia. Authorities confirmed that the repatriation process is ongoing and will continue in phases until the end of June. Meanwhile, around 84,791 Pakistani pilgrims are still in Saudi Arabia, where they remain under post-Hajj […]
Religious Affairs
Religious affairs minister in Cairo to attend int’l moot
Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sardar Muhammad Yousaf arrived here to participate in the 36th International Conference of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs. On his arrival at the Cairo International Airport, the federal minister was received by Pakistan’s Deputy Head of Mission Muhammad Abdullah and senior officials from Egypt’s Ministry of […]
Pakistan seeks enhanced Hajj 2026 quota from Saudi Arabia
Pakistan has formally requested Saudi Arabia to increase its Hajj 2026 quota to 230,000 pilgrims, citing proportionality with the national population. The request was conveyed by Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sardar Muhammad Yousaf during an interaction with media in Islamabad on Thursday. Read More: Pakistan sees expansion in Hajj quota Saudi Arabia has already […]
Pakistan hosts first global Quran recitation competition
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan hosted its first-ever international Quran recitation competition, marking a historic moment as participants from 37 countries gathered in the capital. The event, held at Islamabad’s Convention Centre, began with a soulful recitation by renowned Qari Syed Sadaqat Ali. Read More: Iranian wins top Quran recitation contest in Saudi Arabia Federal Minister for Religious Affairs […]
SBP branches open Saturday for Haj dues collection
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced that its designated branches will remain open on Saturday, November 15, to collect the second instalment of Haj dues for the next year’s pilgrimage. The decision comes at the request of the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony to facilitate intending pilgrims in completing their […]
Private Hajj booking deadline extended to October 22
The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has extended the booking deadline for private Hajj applications under the Private Hajj Scheme 2026 to October 22, from the earlier date of October 17. All Munazzims have been advised to complete the booking process of pilgrims within the extended period in accordance with the Hajj Policy […]
Auqaf Dept holds Seeratun Nabi (PBUH) conference
The Department of Auqaf, Religious Affairs, Zakat & Ushr, Government of Sindh, organized the Provincial Seeratun Nabi (PBUH) Conference under the theme “State Responsibilities in Educating and Training for the Constructive Use of Social Media in the Light of Seeratun Nabi (PBUH).” Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Sardar Muhammad Yousuf, attended as […]