Govt Bans Land Travel for Arbaeen Pilgrims

PPP opposes govt move to ban road travel to Iran, Iraq for Arbaeen pilgrims

The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on Monday criticised the federal government’s move to ban Pakistani piligims from travelling to Iran and Iraq by road. Pilgrims visit Iraq to attend the chehlum commemoration — also known as Arbaeen (40 in Arabic) — to mark the 40th day of mourning for the martyrdom of Imam Husain, the grandson of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). A day earlier, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said that zaireen (pilgrims) will be …

Govt bans land travel for Arbaeen pilgrims

The federal government banned the overland travel for pilgrims heading to Iraq for the Arbaeen, citing security concerns in the restive Balochistan province, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi confirmed on Sunday. Naqvi said that the decision had been taken after consultations with the Foreign Ministry, the Balochistan government, and the security agencies, adding that the pilgrims would be allowed to travel to Iraq only by air. Arbaeen, marking the…

Balochistan Turmoil: Zaireen can’t travel to Iran/ Iraq by road this year for Arbaeen

ISLAMABAD: Taking to the X, Interior Minister stated: “After extensive consultations with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Balochistan Government, and security agencies, it has been decided that Zaireen will not be allowed to travel to Iraq and Iran by road for Arbaeen this year.“ He said it was a difficult decision which was taken in the interest of public safety and national security. Zaireen will, however, be able to travel by air. He told th…

PIA announces special flights to Iraq for Arbaeen pilgrims

KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) announced on Sunday a special flight operation to facilitate Arbaeen pilgrims travelling to the holy city of Najaf in Iraq, following the government’s ban on road travel to Iran and Iraq. According to a spokesperson for the national flag carrier, the special flights will operate from August 8 to August 11. Return flights from Najaf to Pakistan are scheduled between August 18 and August 23. PIA has a…

Government Bans Road Travel for Arbaeen Pilgrims to Iran, Iraq

The Government of Pakistan has officially banned road travel to Iraq and Iran for the upcoming Arbaeen pilgrimage due to serious security concerns. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced the decision after holding consultations with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Balochistan’s provincial government, and various security agencies. Officials explained that the security situation, particularly in areas like Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, h…

PIA announces to operate special flights on occasion of Arba'in 2025 for pilgrims

Islamabad: The National Carrier Pakistan International Airline has announced to operate special flights on occasion of Arba’in 2025 for pilgrims. According to the PIA, these special flights will be flown to Najaf from August 8 to August 11.On the other hand the return flights will be operated from August 18 to August 23. Sources said that the PIA has fixed per passenger fare of 675 dollar for these flights. Whereas pilgrims going to Iraq have re…