The Central Government is planning a new Hajj policy 2018 to restrict the pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina only once in lifetime. The plan is aimed to stop rich Muslims from gobbling up subsidy for Hajj by frequent pilgrimage.
It also will open up opportunity for other Muslims waiting for years to perform Hajj. Moreover, the Government is also working on ways to improve Hajj facilities.
Also, the new Hajj policy mulls resuming trip to Saudi Arabia by sea for pilgrims, Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi told PTI Bhasha. The draft of the policy is expected to be issued by the end of the month.