90,000 Pakistanis to Perform Hajj Under Govt Scheme
— April 6, 2025
LAHORE (AIA) Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sardar Muhammad Yousuf has announced that approximately 90,000 pilgrims will perform Hajj this year under the government Hajj scheme.
Addressing a press conference in Lahore on Sunday, the minister said that Hajj flights will commence on the 29th of this month.
He noted that officers from the Ministry of Religious Affairs will be deployed at airports across the country to assist pilgrims during their departure.
The minister emphasised that special attention is being given to the training of pilgrims, ensuring they are well-prepared to avoid difficulties upon arrival in Saudi Arabia.
He further added that the Saudi Minister of Hajj had assured him that excellent arrangements have been made for this year’s pilgrimage.