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Saudi authorities are using drones to track and apprehend violators of Hajj regulations. PHOTO: PIXABAY
ISLAMABAD:
Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousaf has announced that the government has fixed the Hajj package at Rs1.2 million for the 40-day scheme and Rs1.3 million for the short Hajj scheme lasting 20 to 25 days.
The minister reiterated his ministry’s commitment to providing world-class facilities to Pakistani pilgrims through the use of modern technology.
Addressing a news conference, the minister said that the objective was to ensure a comfortable stay for Pakistani pilgrims in the Holy Land.
Yousaf said the collection of the first Hajj installment would begin from August 17.
