Pakistan has received 72,869 applications for Hajj 2023 up till March 31, 2023 under the government’s regular scheme quota of 44,190.
The Secretary of Religious Affairs at a meeting reported that the deadline for Hajj-2023 applications was March 31, 2023, and 72,869 applications were received in the banks against the government’s regular scheme quota of 44,190.
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The meeting was held at the Finance Division a day earlier, chaired by Federal Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, to assess the progress of the Hajj Scheme-2023.
Attendees included Mufti Abdul Shakoor, Federal Minister for Religious Affairs & Interfaith Harmony, SAPM on Revenue Tariq Mehmood Pasha, Secretary Religious Affairs, Special Secretary Finance, and senior officers from the Finance and Religious Affairs Ministries.
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The meeting reviewed the progress of the Hajj-2023 and discussed related matters.
The Ministry of Religious Affairs & Interfaith Harmony also provided information on its foreign exchange requirements for the Holy Hajj-2023.
The Chair desired that the banks provide complete and fully reconciled information regarding the final number of applications received under the Regular Scheme by Tuesday, April 4, 2023.
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Once complete information is received, the government will review and determine the final number of intended applicants for the Regular Hajj Scheme-2023.
Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar emphasized that Hajj is a sacred religious obligation, and the government of Pakistan will do everything possible to facilitate the Hujjaj.
