ISLAMABAD: The Secretary for Religious Affairs chaired a review meeting to assess the implementation of the government’s new Ziyarat Management Policy.
The meeting was attended by representatives from the Ministries of Interior, Foreign Affairs, Communications, the Civil Aviation Authority, and other relevant departments.
Participants reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring maximum facilitation for Pakistani pilgrims travelling to Iran and Iraq for religious visits.
The Civil Aviation Authority and airlines were directed to provide every possible facility to facilitate the air travel of pilgrims. Officials informed the meeting that, under the new Ziyarat Management Policy, 262 Ziyarat Group Organizers (ZGOs) have been registered by the Ministry of Religious Affairs. The ministry advised intending pilgrims travelling to Iran and Iraq to make bookings only through ZGOs registered with the Ministry of Religious Affairs.
Pilgrims have also been urged to verify the list of licensed ZGOs available on the Ministry’s official website before making any booking. The ministry will not be responsible for any bookings made through unauthorized individuals or companies. –Agencies
