Great news for pilgrims

Good news for those going for Hajj from Pakistan in 2024, Caretaker Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Aneeq Ahmed has said that free mobile SIM cards with roaming internet packages should be distributed to Pakistanis who will perform Hajj in 2024. will

According to media reports, women pilgrims will also be given abaya with the Pakistani flag on the back and 13 kg suitcases will be given to all.

Caretaker Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Aneeq Ahmed highlighted the historic initiative of reducing the Hajj cost by around Rs 100,000, with another Rs 50,000 reduced and refunded to the people.

The minister also mentioned the plan to convert the city’s mosques into schools for out-of-school children with the support of the Ministry of Education, in which imams are playing an important role. Mosques will act as community centers, addressing community issues after prayers. Another project involves establishing medical clinics inside mosques with the support of the Ministry of Health.

A new mobile application has been developed to help pilgrims with navigation support and communication with the concerned authorities. Initially available in English and Urdu, the app will later include various regional languages ​​and offer digital training programs for every Haji.

It should be noted that the National Bank has started receiving applications for Hajj 2024. Applications will be received at all branches from November 27 to December 12, 2023.

In Long Hajj Package, Regular Hajj 38 to 42 days Madinah 8 days stay South Region Karachi, Quetta, Sukkur Rs 1,065,000 per person. 1,075,000 per capita will be collected for other citizens of Northern Region.

Sponsorship Hajj Scheme South Region Karachi, Quetta, Sukkur $3,765 North Region Other cities $3,800 per person. Short Hajj package for 20 to 25 days with 3 to 5 days stay in Medina.

Regular South Region Karachi, Quetta, Sukkur Rs 1,140,000 per person and North Region other cities Rs 1,150,000 per person.

Sponsorship Hajj Scheme South Region Karachi, Quetta, Sukkur $4,015 per person and North Region other cities $4,050 per person.