150,000 Pakistani Pilgrims to perform Hajj

Islamabad, 24 May 06

A total of 150,000 Pakistanis would perform Hajj in year 2006, said Religious Affairs Secretary Wakil Ahmed. �Changes will be made in the Hajj policy to improve the standard of facilities being provided to the pilgrims in Saudi Arabia,� Ahmed said in a statement. He said buildings are being hired in Saudi Arabia from May 10.

Training for the pilgrims has been started to provide them basic information, he added.

The official said every effort was being made to facilitate the performance of Hajj rituals in ease and comfort.