Pakistan reduces Hajj expenses
- 22-Nov-2023
KARACHI: Caretaker Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Dr Aneeq Ahmed on Wednesday declared a significant reduction of 0.1 million rupees in government Hajj expenses while ensuring uncompromised facilities. Notably, the pilgrims will receive a 30kg suitcase each and female pilgrims will receive scarfs (Abaya) featuring the national flag, a first-time provision. During a news conference […]
‘Hajj expenses could be slashed by up to 50% next year’
- 20-Jul-2023
Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Senator Muhammad Talha Mahmood revealed on Wednesday that next year’s Hajj expenses could be significantly reduced by up to 50 per cent due to timely measures taken by the government. Addressing the Pakistan Citizens Forum’s event held to appreciate his unwavering efforts to provide ease and comfort […]
Hajj expenses up due to exchange rate, airfare: minister
- 13-Feb-2019
Noorul Haq Qadri said that the Hajj package was also affected by new taxes imposed by the Saudi Arabia's governmen.
Govt hiked Hajj cost under compulsion: Prime Minister Khan
- 12-Feb-2019
'The government has to pay Rs6 billion on loans everyday'