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Minister for Religious Affairs: Hajj Subsidy amount will be refunded to pilgrims

July 3, 2022 by Kumail Shah

Mufti Abdul Shakoor, Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony on Sunday, announced that the amount of the Hajj subsidy that was approved by the Federal Cabinet will be refunded to Hajj Pilgrims once they arrive in Pakistan
He stated that the government had sent the subsidy money to the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony when he was serving as the chairperson of a meeting held at the Pakistan Hajj Mission in Makkah
The federal minister directed the Hajj Mission Makkah to ensure timely resolution of complaints and difficulties of Pakistani pilgrims at mashair during Hajj rituals he acknowledged that the amount of the subsidy had been received by the Ministry of Religious Affairs and that upon their return to the nation, each pilgrim would be granted an amount

ISLAMABAD: Mufti Abdul Shakoor, Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony on Sunday, announced that the amount of the Hajj subsidy that was approved by the Federal Cabinet will be refunded to Hajj Pilgrims once they arrive in Pakistan.

He stated that the government had sent the subsidy money to the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony when he was serving as the chairperson of a meeting held at the Pakistan Hajj Mission in Makkah. During the meeting, the minister received an update on the Hajj preparations being made in Mina, Muzdalifah, and Arafat.

The federal minister directed the Hajj Mission Makkah to ensure timely resolution of complaints and difficulties of Pakistani pilgrims at mashair during Hajj rituals.
He also visited different wings of the main control office and Medical Hajj Mission Hospital in Makkah. He enquired about facilities being delivered to pilgrims by the Hajj mission.

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Hajj 2021: Saudi Govt. Announces Broadcast of ‘Khutbah’ in 10 languages

July 9, 2021 by Arhama Altaf

Hajj 2021 sermons to be broadcasted in 10 languages

The Saudi government has announced to broadcast the Hajj Sermons with translations in 10 different languages, including Urdu.

According to the administration of the two Holy shrines in Saudi Arabia, 25 tracks have been prepared for Tawaf on Hajj this year.

As many as 5,000 workers have been hired to sanitize the courtyards of Masjid-ul-Haram. Around 60,000 people from all over the world, including Pakistan, will be able to perform Hajj after the Kingdom granted permission for the religious ritual to be conducted amidst the ongoing COVID-19 wave.

It may be recalled that the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia had received more than 500,000 applications, out of which 60,000 have been chosen.

Earlier, Saudi Arabia’s health ministry had said that only those who have been vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine will be allowed to perform the Hajj this year.

A circular signed by the Saudi Minister of Health Tawfiq Al Rabiah had stated that those who perform the Hajj are required to be vaccinated for obtaining a permit.

The Saudi Ministry of Health also said that those who want to perform Hajj from within the kingdom should complete the course of coronavirus vaccination before Dhu al-Hijjah.

It had also said that pilgrims coming from abroad would be required to provide certified proof of having been vaccinated approved by the World Health Organization.

The Saudi Ministry of Health also said that those working during the Hajj season would be required to have received a dose of the vaccine approved in the kingdom.

The Saudi Ministry of Health added that according to the rules set for the Hajj this year, the PCR test will have to be done a maximum of 72 hours before the arrival in the kingdom, while the pilgrims arriving in the kingdom will be quarantined for 72 hours.

Noor-ul-Haq Qadri says, “More Than 40,000 Pakistanis May Be Allowed To Perform Hajj 2021”

April 18, 2021 by Arhama Altaf

Sindh’s forced conversions incidents bringing disgrace to Pakistan: Qadri

Minister for Religious Affairs Noor-ur-Haq Qadri has on Sunday said that around 40,000 to 50,000 Pakistanis likely to be allowed to perform Hajj this year.

In a recent statement, Noor-ul-Haq Qadri said that the Hajj 2021 would take place under special rules and regulations, eligibility, criteria and age restrictions following the deadly COVID-19 outbreak.

The Minister said the pilgrims of less than twenty or over fifty years of age may not be permitted to perform Hajj this year.

Saudi Arabia may allow hajj applicants to have sound health without serious illness.

Earlier, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) had expanded a probe against Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Noorul Haq Qadri.

The anti-graft watchdog had decided to inquire into alleged irregularities in the Hajj advertising campaign, sources said.

The NAB would collect a complete record of the advertising campaign for Hajj during the past two years.

The accountability bureau will also collect the record from the advertising agencies and the Press Information Department (PID), sources said.

The NAB had decided to scrutinize the Hajj advertising campaign after allegations of irregularities, sources added.

Noorul Haq Qadri says, “Hajj 2021 could be expensive due to COVID-19 SOPs”

December 20, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Noorul Haq Qadri on Sunday said that they were in consultation with stakeholders regarding Hajj policy 2021.

“Hajj could be expensive this year due to COVID-19 SOPs,” he said adding that they were eyeing for more and more facilities for the pilgrims going for the pilgrimage next year.

He said that they would try to resolve the issues faced during the last year.

“We will also arrange vaccine for the pilgrims,” the minister said adding that the government would provide maximum facilities, covering the subsidy to be provided to the travelers going for Hajj.

It is pertinent to mention here that Hajj rituals were held by Saudi authorities during 2020 in a limited number with around 1,000 domestic pilgrims from various countries attending the pilgrimage owing to COVID-19 pandemic.

The rituals were performed during the pilgrimage under strict COVID-19 SOPs.

Further speaking on political issues, the religious affairs minister said that the opposition has given a deadline of January 31 for a long march towards Islamabad, however, they have not mentioned the year of it.

Noorul Haq Qadri being investigated in Hajj funds theft case

July 11, 2020 by Web Desk

NAB expands probe against federal minister Noorul Haq Qadri

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has expanded a probe against Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Noorul Haq Qadri here on Saturday.

The anti-graft watchdog has decided to inquire into alleged irregularities in Hajj advertising campaign, sources said.

According to sources, the NAB will collect complete record of the advertising campaign for Hajj during past two years.

The accountability bureau will also collect the record from the advertising agencies and the Press Information Department (PID), sources said.

The NAB has decided to scrutinize the Hajj advertising campaign after allegations of irregularities, sources added.

Moreover, NAB Chairman Justice (retd) Javed Iqbal had earlier authorized conducting verification of a complaint regarding power abuse, against the minister over his alleged involvement in renting out a government building to his business partner.

According to sources, the complaint cell of NAB will collect complete information of the assets of the religious affairs minister Noorul Haq Qadri.

After verification of complaints an inquiry could be launched against the minister.

Pak, KSA to work together to protect pilgrims from coronavirus

February 4, 2020 by Aizbah Khan

Minister for Religious Affairs Dr Noor-ul-Haq Qadri has called on Saudi Ambassador Nawaf al-Malki in Islamabad . According to the details, both Pakistan and Kingdom Saudi Arabia have agreed to work together to protect Umrah and Hajj pilgrims from coronavirus. They decided that the strategy will be collectively devised by Ministries of Religious Affairs, Information, … Read more

NAB expands probe against federal minister Noorul Haq Qadri

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