Minister for Religious Affairs Senator Talha Mahmood has said all possible facilities will be provided to Pakistani pilgrims during this year’s hajj in Saudi Arabia.
Speaking during a visit to Hajji Camp in Islamabad on Saturday, he said the pilgrims will have to take Hajj related training sessions before embarking upon the holy journey to the Kingdom.
He said the pilgrims who will not be in possession of training certificates will not be allowed to travel.
He made it clear that no one will be allowed free Hajj this year. He said last year, a committee was also formed to perform free Hajj.
The Minister warned the Hajj pilgrims that the heat will be more during the Hajj days, therefore, patience and endurance will be required.
The Minister said the quality of medicines for Hajj pilgrims is being improved. He said we are sending medicines for testing, if they do not meet the criteria, the companies will be blacklisted. He categorically said no compromise will be made on the quality of medicines for the Hajj Pilgrims.
During his visit, Minister for Religious Affairs Senator Talha Mehmood met the Hajj pilgrims and offered Zuhr prayer with them.
The Minister of Religious Affairs, while addressing the employees and officers selected from provincial and federal secretariat as assistants, said that they will get a double reward for their prayers along with the service of the pilgrims.
Source: Radio Pakistan