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PM orders special flights after overland travel ban on Arbaeen pilgrims

i2wtcBy i2wtcJuly 27, 2025No Comments3 Mins Read
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ISLAMABAD:

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered special flights for Arbaeen pilgrims after the government imposed a ban on overland travel to Iran and Iraq, citing national security and public safety concerns.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced that pilgrims will now only be allowed to travel to the holy sites in Iran and Iraq by air. “Pilgrims will not be permitted to use road routes to Iraq and Iran,” he said in a message shared on social media.

“This decision has been made in view of public safety and national security,” the minister added, stating that the ban was finalised after consultation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Balochistan government, and security agencies.

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. This difficult decision was taken in the interest of…

— Mohsin Naqvi (@MohsinnaqviC42) July 27, 2025

To accommodate the change, the federal government has decided to increase the number of flights. “Under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s directive, more flights will be arranged for Arbaeen pilgrims,” Naqvi said, noting that maximum possible flight capacity will be ensured.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad and briefed him on the newly introduced Zaireen policy. In response, the PM Shehbaz directed the Aviation Minister to arrange special flights for the pilgrims.

The meeting also included a briefing on the security situation in Balochistan. Following the update, PM instructed the Interior Minister to commence work on the Gwadar Safe City project.

Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi calls on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.

During the meeting, the Prime Minister is briefed on peace and order situation in Balochistan. He is also briefed regarding the new policy for pilgrims. pic.twitter.com/LLVwhKqhn3

— Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) July 27, 2025

Meanwhile, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced a special flight operation for Arbaeen starting August 8. Outbound flights from Pakistan to Najaf will operate from August 8 to 11, while return flights from Najaf to Pakistan are scheduled for August 18 to 23.

Read More: Pakistan, Iran and Iraq to form joint body to streamline pilgrim travel

PIA has set the fare at USD 675 per passenger for the special Arbaeen operation. However, many intending pilgrims have urged PIA to reduce the fare and introduce additional flights to meet high demand during the religious occasion.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of Pakistani pilgrims travel overland to Najaf via Iran. The sudden ban on road travel is expected to significantly affect travel logistics, especially for those unable to afford air travel.

 





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