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Hajj 2024; 550 pilgrims died due to intense heat during Hajj

DTD- Jun 19, 2024

Hajj pilgrims to start returning from June 20 as Tashreeq days conclude Makkah(AFP/Webdesk); Diplomats on Tuesday said at least 550 pilgrims died during the Hajj, underscoring the gruelling nature of the pilgrimage which again unfolded in…

Pakistan

PIA Hajj Flight Makes Precautionary Landing in Riyadh Due to False Cargo Alarm

DTD- Jun 1, 2024

Riyadh: A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Hajj flight scheduled to land in Jeddah was diverted to Riyadh Airport on Friday night due to a high-temperature warning in the cargo hold. Passengers reported hearing an alarm, but PIA…

Diplomatic

First batch of Hajj flights from Pakistan reaches Saudi Arabia

DTD- May 9, 2024

The first Hajj flights from Pakistan carrying pilgrims to Madinah have reached Saudi Arabia. Islamabad: The first flight, PA-176, departed from Karachi to Madinah, carrying 179 pilgrims. Following suit, the second flight, PF-754, also…