Pakistani pilgrims may no longer travel to Iraq on their own: they must travel with a registered group organiser, who is responsible for their return. The informal Salar system has been replaced by licensed operators.
Sources
- The News, APP thenews.com.pk/latest/1328376-no-solo-iraq-travel-for-pakistani-pilgrims-from-2026
- Arab News Pakistan, Waseem Abbasi arabnews.pk/pakistan/pakistan-expands-pilgrim-travel-system-for-iran-iraq-with-licenses-to-67-new-operators-2626446
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