Haj 2024
\nIntending pilgrims opting for shorter stay in Medina will receive further reduction of Rs 35,000
\nKARACHI
\nCaretaker Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Dr Aneeq Ahmed Wednesday announced a significant reduction of Rs0.1 million in government Haj expenses while ensuring \u201cuncompromised facilities\u201d.
\nNotably, the pilgrims will receive a 30kg suitcase each, and female pilgrims will receive scarfs (abaya) featuring the national flag, a first-time provision.
\nDuring a news conference at the Haji Camp Karachi, Dr Ahmed highlighted the introduction of a mobile application aimed at aiding pilgrims.
\nThis app will offer navigation assistance and keep pilgrims in constant contact with relevant officials.
\nInitially available in English and Urdu, the app will later include various regional languages.
\nEmphasising improvements in the Haj process, Dr Ahmed revealed that Islamabad and Karachi have been incorporated into Saudi Arabia\u2019s Road to Makkah project.
\nThis inclusion allows Karachi airport to complete the immigration process for pilgrims, streamlining their journey.
\nMoreover, the government has introduced a 20-day short Haj package, striving to make Haj more financially accessible to citizens.
\nEfforts are underway to ensure Pakistani pilgrims are accommodated in tents at Old Mina, as the distance to New Mina poses challenges for pilgrims.
\nHighlighting the allocation of Haj seats, Dr Ahmed mentioned that Pakistan has secured 179,000 Haj seats, with half reserved for private Haj operators.
\nThe Ministry of Religious Affairs will oversee these operators to guarantee the well-being of pilgrims, holding the ministry responsible for any issues faced by those performing Haj through private operators.
\nDr Ahmed also noted the ongoing renovation work at the Haji Camp Karachi building, reinforcing the commitment to enhance pilgrimage facilities.
\nRegarding expenses, Dr Ahmed clarified that the announced package excludes qurbani (sacrifice) expenses during the Haj.
\nAdditionally, intending pilgrims opting for a shorter stay in Medina will receive a further reduction of Rs 35,000 in Haj expenses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Haj 2024 Intending pilgrims opting for shorter stay in Medina will receive further reduction of Rs 35,000 KARACHI Caretaker Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Dr Aneeq Ahmed Wednesday announced a significant reduction of Rs0.1 million in government Haj expenses while ensuring \u201cuncompromised facilities\u201d. Notably, the pilgrims will receive a 30kg suitcase each, and female pilgrims […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-369656","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-top-news"},"yoast_head":"\n