Rs9,000 reduction in Hajj expenses

ISLAMABAD: The Federal cabinet on Wednesday approved reduction of Rs9,000 in Hajj expenses as well as a relief package for Ramadan and a national policy against drugs worth Rs2 billion.

In its meeting, the cabinet also expressed its condolence over the murder of former Senator and Balochistan National Party-Mengal leader Habib Jalib Baloch.

In his address, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said the government should take action against hoarders before the holy month of Ramadan.

The prime minister also stressed on allaying the concerns of the media.