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The only land route from Iran to Iraq is still closed

Hamza FarooqFinancial & Markets Correspondent • Islamabad / Lahore Bureau
The only land route from Iran to Iraq is still closed

📌 Key Highlights & Quick Takeaways:

  • The Ministry of Religious Affairs has said that the only land route from Iran to Iraq is the closed Al-Sheib border, Pakistani pilgrims shou.
  • In his statement, the spokesman of the Ministry of Religious Affairs has said that the only land route for pilgrims from Iran to Iraq is the.
  • The Spokesman for Religious Affairs has said that Pakistani pilgrims must check the new travel guidelines before going to Iraq via Iran, whi.

The Ministry of Religious Affairs has said that the only land route from Iran to Iraq is the closed Al-Sheib border, Pakistani pilgrims should take note.

In his statement, the spokesman of the Ministry of Religious Affairs has said that the only land route for pilgrims from Iran to Iraq is the Al-Sheib border, which has been suspended for traffic since October 21, according to official information. The movement of passengers, vehicles and commercial goods from the Al-Sheib border will remain closed for the time being. Pakistani pilgrims in Iran can currently go to Iraq through Baghdad and Najaf International Airports.

The Spokesman for Religious Affairs has said that Pakistani pilgrims must check the new travel guidelines before going to Iraq via Iran, while Pilgrimage Group Organizers (ZGOs) should immediately inform Pakistani pilgrims of the border closure.

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Hamza Farooq

News Desk

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