DG Hajj Lauds Arrangements Made By Saudi Govt For Facilitating

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News -5th Sep,2016) : Director General Hajj Makkah Dr Sajid Yousafani has appreciated the arrangements made by the Saudi Government and the local administration of Makkah and Madina for facilitating Pakistani pilgrims in the Holy Land.

Talking to Radio Pakistan, he said the Pakistani pilgrims were satisfied over the arrangements made by the Saudi and Pakistani governments, which included safety and security, health, accommodation, food, and transportation.

Dr Sajid Yousafani also lauded the people of Makkah for their hospitality and generosity being extended to the pilgrims.

"We have developed a partnership to provide utmost facilitation to the pilgrims," he added.

The Director General said it would be joint success of the Saudi and the Pakistani authorities for providing the best facilities to the guests of Allah. To a question, he said that quality and hygienic food with Pakistani taste was being served to the pilgrims.

Catering companies had been advised to hire Pakistani staff for cooking to ensure Pakistani taste in view of the demand of the pilgrims, he added.