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As Hajj nears, Pakistan pilgrims face uncertainty amid regional conflict

NPR | By Betsy Joles
Published May 18, 2026 at 3:10 PM CDT

As millions of Muslims prepare for the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, Pakistan is sending one of the largest groups amid added uncertainty from the war in the Middle East.

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