Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Umrah cost surge to over Rs300,000; pilgrims disappointed

55,642 Pakistani Hajj pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia

Skyrocketing inflation has made performing Umrah increasingly difficult, especially during Ramadan, as visa and travel expenses surge beyond affordability. Sixty-year-old Allah Ditta, who had been eagerly visiting travel agencies with hopes of performing Umrah, found his dreams shattered due to soaring costs. “We wanted to go during Ramadan, but the cost has now exceeded Rs350,000. … Read more