Special Hajj flight arranged for lawmakers

Finance minister Dar urges MPs to pray for Pakistan during their sacred journey


Our Correspondent June 24, 2023
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ISLAMABAD:

The government has taken a special initiative to facilitate parliamentarians in performing the Hajj pilgrimage by arranging a dedicated flight for their convenience.

During a National Assembly session, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar shared the news that some of their “esteemed colleagues” had already embarked on their Hajj journey.

In light of the current restrictions imposed by the Saudi Arabian authorities on Hajj flights, the government successfully secured a special flight exclusively for parliamentarians.

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He emphasised that this flight would be made available for the benefit of their fellow parliamentarians, enabling them to commemorate the auspicious day of Arafah without any hindrances.

The finance minister stated that the designated flight would depart on Sunday (today), allowing their colleagues to embark on the Hajj pilgrimage and offer prayers for the prosperity and well-being of Pakistan.

Dar prayed for Allah's blessings and protection, expressing hope that this journey of spiritual enlightenment would contribute to the overall betterment of the country.

COMMENTS (10)

ALI ASGHAR | 1 year ago | Reply WE WILL REMAIN POOR BECAUSE PRESIDENT WENT TO PERFORM HAJ WITH 52 persons ON BOARD AT PUBLIC EXCHEQUER. LIKEWISE PARLIAMENTARIAN DID THE SAME AT PUBLIC EXPENSE. FLEDT OF CARS FOR CIVIL SERVANT PRESIDENT PM MINISTERS AND CIVIL. SERVT
Muhammad shafi | 1 year ago | Reply
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