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Every pilgrim will receive Rs97,000 refund under govt scheme

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ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan has decided to refund Rs1.2 billion to pilgrims who performed Hajj this year, on Friday.

According to the details, the Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced to refund Rs1.2 billion to the Hajj pilgrims under the government scheme.

Read more: NA body ends free Hajj facility for ministers, VIPs

Numbers revealed by the Religious Minister Senator Talha Mahmood that every pilgrim will receive a refund of Rs97,000 from coming Monday (July 31).

Additionally, 22,600 pilgrims, who did not get accommodation in Mina and did not avail train facilities, will receive an extra amount of Rs21,000 per person.

Similarly, 18,000 pilgrims who chose to stay outside the central area in Madinah will receive an extra amount of Rs14,000 per person.

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