ISLAMABAD: The new Hajj Policy drew fire, as the Senate Standing Committee on Religious Affairs rejected the increase in expenses for Hajj, on Friday.
The committee termed the increase in Hajj fares 'unnecessary' and advised the government to fix the Hajj expenditures at Rs 185,000.
Federal minister for religious affairs Hamid Saeed Kazmi assured the house that the proposals will be tabled in the next cabinet meeting, which will make the final decision.
He added that though the government can consider Upper House’s proposal, it is not obligated to implement it.
The Hajj Policy 2010 had been announced on June 3rd, with an overall 19 per cent increase in the Hajj package due to inflation and with each aspirant having to pay Rs226,000 to get a flight from Karachi and Quetta, while those from other stations will pay Rs238,000.
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