National
January 9, 2021
ISLAMABAD: Hajj this year might be more expensive if the Saudi government allowed it owing to the COVID-19, said Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Noorul Haq Qadri.
Talking to this correspondent, he said keeping in view the high cost of the Haj, the government could invite private operators for this year’s operations.
He said the Saudi government hadn’t informed any country whether it will allow pilgrims this year or not. However, Pakistan’s Haj Directorate in Jeddah is in regular contact with the Saudi Hajj Secretariat.
“We have officially written to the Ministry of National Health Services Regulations and Coordination for provision of COVID Vaccine for pilgrims.
Hajj may be more expensive in 2021, says religious affairs minister
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Hajj to cost more this year, says Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Noorul Haq Qadri
Saudi Arabia yet to confirm if it will allow Hajj in 2021
He said if the Saudi government allows Hajj this year, Pakistan plans to vaccinate pilgrims before departure
ISLAMABAD: Hajj may be more expensive this year if it allowed by the Saudi government amid the COVID-19 pandemic, says Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Noorul Haq Qadri.
It is likely that the government can invite the private sector for Hajj packages because of the high cost this year,
National
January 9, 2021
ISLAMABAD: Hajj this year might be more expensive if the Saudi government allowed it owing to the COVID-19, said Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Noorul Haq Qadri.
Talking to this correspondent, he said keeping in view the high cost of the Haj, the government could invite private operators for this year’s operations.
He said the Saudi government hadn’t informed any country whether it will allow pilgrims this year or not. However, Pakistan’s Haj Directorate in Jeddah is in regular contact with the Saudi Hajj Secretariat.
“We have officially written to the Ministry of National Health Services Regulations and Coordination for provision of COVID Vaccine for pilgrims. The ministry is planning to procure vaccines for the healthcare personnel initially from China. We have requested the ministry to put the pilgrims in the priority category too. If the Saudi government allows in pilgrims this year, then we will vaccinate them before their departure