Talha Mahmood supervises Hajj arrangements

ISLAMABAD: Senator Muhammad Talha Mehmood, the minister for religious affairs and interfaith harmony, stated on Monday that he was personally overseeing every aspect of the Hajj arrangements and would not put up with any errors. He made it clear that the Ministry was exerting great effort to make sure that aspiring pilgrims had a relaxing and trouble-free experience. The minister also guaranteed that all amenities would be made available to Allah’s visitors and that the standard of services would not be compromised. He affirmed that arrangements for the best lodging and wholesome food were already in place, and the intended pilgrims’ travel facilities would be first-rate.

About the rumors regarding the collection of additional charges related to Zamzam water, the minister clarified that no extra amount was being collected from the pilgrims. He confirmed that the Zamzam water dues had been included in the Hajj package since 2017, and no pilgrim would be asked to pay any extra amount for the same.

The minister urged the public to ignore such rumors and have faith in the government’s efforts to make Hajj arrangements as smooth and convenient as possible for the pilgrims.

With the minister’s personal supervision and the Ministry’s dedication, the Hajj 2023 is expected to be a great success and the pilgrims would have an experience to cherish for a lifetime.