ISLAMABAD:The Hajj Policy 2022 would be unveiled after singing an agreement with the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, an official of Pakistan’s Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony said on Wednesday.
The official said that it is good news for all Muslims that the Saudi government has opened Hajj for foreign pilgrims across the world after two-year hiatus.
He said the Hajj policy would be designed as per revised pilgrims’ quota, which is expected to be announced soon by the Saudi government.
He said the ministry is taking all anticipatory measures for smooth operation of Hajj.
He said the ministry has floated tenders for the procurement of 40,000 doses each of Meningococcal (Meningitis ACYW-135) and Quadrivalent/Tetravalent Seasonal Influenza vaccines.
It has also invited expression of interest from the scheduled banks to collect applications of the intending pilgrims for Hajj, the official said, adding that talks are underway with private airlines for the transportation of the pilgrims to Saudi Arabia and back to Pakistan.
Earlier, the ministry had issued a public alert, urging the intending pilgrims not to submit their hard-earned money to any private Hajj tour operator until the Hajj Policy 2022 is officially announced.
After taking notice of public complaints, it had said that some private tour operators are garnering money from intending pilgrims but it has not authorised any individuals, banks, Hajj group organisers or agents to receive Hajj applications and collect money on behalf of the ministry.
The ministry had urged the masses to be careful of fraudsters, who are deceiving them in the name of Hajj.
