Caretaker Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Aneeq Ahmed Monday said that provision of best Hajj facilities to Pakistani pilgrims is top priority of the government for which the government was taking all possible steps.
Interacting with a private Tv channel here, he said that in its Hajj Policy 2024, the federal government has significantly reduced the Hajj expanses as compared to previous year.
Amee Ahmed said that the Hajj 2024 was set to embrace digitalization, providing pilgrims with a mobile application which will function without Internet connectivity.
This innovative app will offer various features, including a complaint lodging option to the pilgrims this year, he added.
The government had also introduced a historic 20 to 21-day short Hajj package and was striving to make the religious obligation financially affordable to the entire nation, he said.
He said quality accommodation and meals, with improved transportation facilities would be provided to make the Hajj a more comfortable and convenient experience for the pilgrims.
The minister appreciated the Saudi government’s efforts for making the Hajj more affordable for the Pakistani pilgrims.
Aneeq Ahmed said the ministry had received more applications than the quota for the Regular Hajj Scheme this year, which showed the citizens’ more confidence than the last years.
