System of random Hajj draws abolished: Khursheed Shah

Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Khursheed Shah says Hajj package price has been reduced by Rs35,000.

Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Khursheed Shah on Thursday said that the system of random draws for Hajj has been abolished.

Shah also informed that the applications for Hajj will be accepted from April 10 to April 30, 2011.

He further added that the price for Hajj package has been reduced by Rs35,000 and would now be offered at Rs200,000 total.

The minister said that a target would be given to the private sector to acquire residents for pilgrims by May-June this year.

He said that one doctor and two paramedic staff members will be allocated for every 1,000 pilgrims.

Shah said that the ministry will ensure that the residences are near the mono-train stations to facilitate pilgrims to commute.