Minister for Religious Affairs Mufti Abdul Shakoor had lauded government’s step to reduce hajj expenditure and provide subsidy worth 150,000 rupees to every pilgrim performing Hajj.  

Addressing a gift distribution ceremony in Makkah, he said this amount has been transferred by the Federal Government to the account of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, which will shift the same to account of pilgrims after their return to the homeland.

He also urged Pakistani Pilgrims to ensure respect for the holy Haram and obey Saudi laws during their stay for Hajj rituals.

Earlier, the Minister visited the Tent Village in Mina where about one million Hujjaj from across the globe will perform Hajj rituals.

The Minister reviewed the arrangements made by Pakistani Hajj mission for provision of facilities to Hujjaj.