New travel system for Iran, Iraq pilgrims from 2026

ISLAMABAD: The government on Friday made important decisions to facilitate pilgrims travelling to Iran and Iraq, including a new travel management system to be implemented from Jan 1, 2026, and an increase in flights for upcoming religious events.

The decisions were taken during a key meeting of the Special Task Force on Zaireen, chaired by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi at the Ministry of Interior.

The meeting, held on the directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, was also attended...