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ISLAMABAD, (APP): Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith
Harmony was contemplating to deposit Government Scheme Hajj dues this year in designated bank branches on no profit no loss basis schemes, said official sources on Tuesday.
Talking to APP, the sources said Ministry was taking efforts to
deposit Hajj dues in the Islamic instrument in the designated bank
branches.
He said the ministry has started process of hiring buildings and
other procurement in Saudi Arabia for Hajj 2016.
Ministry was also mulling to invite Hajj applications before
announcement of new hajj policy with tentative cost.
Only successful applicants will deposit hajj forms and differential
amount will be refunded before their departure to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
The sources said ministry intended to abolish all kinds of quotas
including hardship, labour, United Arab Emirates (UAE) to facilitate maximum
number of hujjaj.
No free hajj will be allowed this year, however family members of Hajj
Advisory committee may accompany the member on advance payment of regular hajj dues.
After Mina tragedy – more intensive audio, video training of intending
pilgrims would be ensured this year.
Hajj facilities being offered to Pakistani Hujjaj are not only
inexpensive but also better as compared to other Islamic countries
including Iran, Turkey and Indonesia.