National News

ISLAMABAD,(APP):The Ministry of Religious Affairs
and Interfaith Harmony has established a Monitoring Section to keep
private hajj packages of Hajj Group Organisers (HGOs) under check.
According to official sources, the section is responsible
to monitor break up of the packages of Hajj Group Organisers (HGOs)
and keep strict vigil on their packages.
The monitoring section has been assigned to ensure scrutiny
of documents, keep proper record, ensure proper research and
developments system and even proper implementation of existing rules
and standard operating procedures (sops).
Ministry has also taken various other steps to minimize
private Hajj packages. Each HGO is bound to sign an agreement with
individual Hujjaj regarding the facilities being offered in the
package.
Every HGO is bound to sign Service Provider Agreement
between Government of Pakistan and Company.
Ministry has invited estimated packages of newly enrolled
companies and existing Tour Operator for creating healthy
competition and to ensure reduction in packages of HGOs.
This Ministry obtains performance guarantee from HGOs to
secure the booked Hujjaj.