ISLAMABAD: From this year, an additional Rs115,000 will be charged to pilgrims in Hajj, Ministry of Religious Affairs confirmed.
As per details, pilgrims will cost Rs 550,000 due to a decrease in the value of Pakistani currency and an increase in the fare of airlines.
The secretary of the Ministry told the standing committee that the Hajj package of North Region is now priced at Rs 550,000 whereas the South Region’s Hajj package will cost Rs 545,000.
He further said that about 179,000 people will be able to go on holy pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia this year.
Senator Sirajul Haq and other members staged a protest on the absence of Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Noor-ul-Haq Qadri. Chairman Committee summoned Noor-ul-Haq Qadri in the next meeting.
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