No Umrah tax waiver for Pakistan yet
Religious affairs ministry still waiting for confirmation from Riyadh
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Senate committee accuses Hajj commission of extorting pilgrims
An ad hoc committee of the senate has alleged that the National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) extorts Muslims who go on pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia.
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The News: Saudi Arabia agrees to abolish Umrah tax on PM Imran Khan's request
October 17: The News report by Web Desk states that the Saudi government has agreed to waive 2,000 riyals tax imposed on Pakistanis performing Umrah every year on the request of Prime Minister Imran Khan. According to a media report, the PM, during his visit to the Kingdom, had requested Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman Al Saud to abolish the fee. Read More I
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PM performs Umrah
Sheikh Hasina is on an official four-day visit to Saudi Arabia
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Adverse weather and rain due to affect many areas in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH: Forecasters predicted Thursday that many areas in Saudi Arabia will experience rain and thunderstorms over the next few days. The Saudi General Authority for Meteorology and Environment Protection said that windy weather and moderate to heavy thunderstorms are expected to affect the regions of Jazan and Asir on Friday. Elevated areas in Najran, Al-Baha, Makkah, and
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Hajj 2019 to Cost Less? Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi Announces 100% Subsidy Free, Online Application Procedure From October 18 To November 17
Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Wednesday said that this year, Haj has been announced a month earlier than the previous year, adding that, Haj 2019 is going to be 100% subsidy-free.
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In Pictures: Historical Views of the Hajj and Mecca
Pilgrims surround the Ka'bah and all face it while some perform the tawaf. Buildings line the hills of the holy mountain Jebel Abu Qubays in the background and up top, the white walls and minaret of the Bilal Mosque can be seen. Have you ever looked around a bustling city and wondered what it was like before all the glass and steel, before all the skyscrapers – and especially in a city of immense importance like the holy city of Mecca?
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Indonesian relations reach new heights
Saudi - Indonesian relations reach new heights
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Shaza Makkah hosts10,000-plus guests just after 2 months
Shaza Makkah hosts 10,000-plus guests just after 2 months
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Fights over parking common in Makkah’s random districts
The residents of undeveloped districts of Makkah face the daily struggle of finding a parking spot and often end up in fights with their neighbors.
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Saudi Arabia’s first high speed railway opens to the public
Saudi Arabia’s high-speed railway, The Haramain High Speed Rail system opened to the public on Thursday, transporting 417 passengers from Makkah to Madinah.
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30 young Saudis begin businessjourney at Madinah dates festival
More than 30 young Saudis are going through their first experience as businessmen by starting their own projects at the Madinah International Date Festival. They will be selling dates in the retail market after purchasing it first from the festival’s wholesale market.
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