MAKKAH: Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Senator Talha Mehmood has expressed his strong displeasure and disappointment regarding the challenges encountered by Pakistani Haj pilgrims during their stay in Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifah, the official news agency reported.
The minister contacted the Saudi Minister of Haj and Umrah Dr Tawfiq Al-Rabiah and conveyed his displeasure to him over the challenges faced by Pakistani pilgrims in Mina and Arafat.
The Saudi minister assured Senator Talha that a comprehensive inquiry will be conducted to determine accountability.
The Haj service providing company responsible for the mismanagement in Mina and Arafat will be identified and appropriate steps will be taken to address the grievances of Pakistani pilgrims.
It is important to note that private companies are entrusted with the management of activities in Mina and Arafat.
