{"id":1212,"date":"2026-04-19T07:19:33","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T07:19:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/walitimes.com\/?p=1212"},"modified":"2026-04-19T07:19:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T07:19:33","slug":"hassle-free-pilgrimage-under-route-to-makkah-earns-praise-from-pilgrims-in-various-cities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/walitimes.com\/?p=1212","title":{"rendered":"Hassle-free Pilgrimage Under Route to Makkah Earns Praise From Pilgrims in Various Cities"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>ISLAMABAD: As the annual pilgrimage movement gathers pace, pilgrims from across the country have embarked on their journey to Saudi Arabia under the Route to Makkah initiative, commending the efficient arrangements and warm reception while thanking the governments of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia for their facilitation and support.<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Compared to previous years, this year\u2019s immigration facilities under the Route to Makkah project have been 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