Mecca

Over 550 Hajj Pilgrims Die in Mecca

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98 Indians Died Of Natural Causes During Hajj, Says Foreign Ministry

Diplomats on Tuesday said at least 550 pilgrims died during the hajj, underscoring the gruelling nature of the pilgrimage which again unfolded in scorching temperatures this year.At least 323 of those who died were Egyptians, most of them succumbing to heat-related illnesses, two Arab diplomats coordinating their countries’ responses told AFP. “All of them (the … Read more

Beggars from Pakistan Become Unusual Export to West Asian Countries

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West Asian

Pakistan has found itself exporting beggars to West Asian countries, primarily due to increasing poverty and soaring inflation within the country. This issue has become so significant that countries like Saudi Arabia and Iraq have requested the Pakistani government to address the flow of beggars traveling abroad. Reports suggest that 90 percent of beggars detained … Read more