Ministry gives guidelines on Hajj applications

Says it has not yet permitted any HGO or banks to receive hajj applications

ISLAMABAD:

Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony on Thursday urged the intending pilgrims not to make hajj bookings from individuals, hajj group organisers (HGOs) or agents on behalf of the ministry, until the official announcement of hajj policy 2022.    

A spokesman for the ministry said the ministry had not yet permitted any HGO or banks to receive hajj applications.     

The spokesperson warned that few elements could loot people in the name of Hajj bookings, a statement issued here said.

He, however, assured that any such person would face the consequences. Any Hajj-related flight bookings by any company or agent would be considered illegal until the announcement by the ministry, he said.

The Ministry of Religious Affairs will announce the Hajj policy after getting the quota from Saudi Arabia, he added.         

"People should be aware of such elements and wait until the final word of the ministry regarding Hajj."