ISLAMABAD: Minister for Religious Affairs Muhammad Talha Mahmood has assured that Hajj arrangements will be completed soon and the intending pilgrims will be dispatched on time to the holy land.

Addressing a training session of Moavineen-e-Hujjaj here in Islamabad on Tuesday, he said he is in constant contact with the airlines and Saudi authorities for smooth hajj flight operation. The Minister urged the Moavineen-e-Hujjaj to fulfil their responsibilities in letter and spirit by taking care of the complete needs of the pilgrims during the entire Hajj operation.

According to a Radio Pakistan’s report quoting spokesperson of the Religious Affairs Ministry Muhammad Umar Butt, the training of Moavineen-e-Hujjaj will continue till May 14. After completing their codal formalities, they will be divided into groups and assigned various duties during the Hajj operation. Two big hospitals will be established in Makkah and Madina, besides 14 dispensaries.