KARACHI, Sept. 23 -- The deadline for Umrah pilgrims to travel without vaccination has been extended by another 15 days, officials said. Pilgrims can now travel without vaccination until October 10.

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Focal person Dr Murtaza Shah said the extension aims to facilitate pilgrims and improve arrangements. Meanwhile, five NADRA facilitation centres have been established at the Karachi Airport dispensary.

Vaccination will also begin at the Jacob Lines dispensary next week. However, thousands of passengers in Karachi are facing difficulties because only one vaccination centre currently operates for travellers.

The Health Ministry has established the centre at the Federal Civil Disp...