{"id":1151710,"date":"2026-01-26T23:21:39","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T18:21:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.app.com.pk\/?p=1151710"},"modified":"2026-01-26T23:21:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T18:21:39","slug":"na-body-on-religious-affairs-met-on-monday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demo.app.com.pk\/index.php\/2026\/01\/26\/na-body-on-religious-affairs-met-on-monday\/","title":{"rendered":"NA body on religious affairs met on Monday"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>ISLAMABAD, Jan 26 (APP):The meeting of the Standing Committee on Religious Affairs and Inter-Faith Harmony held on Monday at the Parliament House, Islamabad, under the chairpersonship of Member National Assembly, Shagufta Jumani.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The Convener presented the report of the Sub-Committee of the Standing Committee on Religious Affairs and Inter-Faith Harmony regarding the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the visit of an official high-level delegation to pay homage at Roza-e-Rasool (Peace Be Upon Him).<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The Committee considered, adopted, and fine-tuned the proposed amendments to the SOPs and directed the Ministry to submit an updated version for further legislative process in the National Assembly.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The Committee Members emphasized the importance of ensuring the delegation\u2019s timely departure and presence at Roza-e-Rasool (PBUH) on 11th Rabi-ul-Awal, keeping in view the sanctity and significance of the occasion.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The Committee recommended that the high-level delegates be treated as State Guests in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and that their visits, meetings, and engagements with Saudi counterparts be scheduled prior to departure.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The Minister assured the Committee that all necessary measures would be taken to facilitate the high-level delegation.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The Committee expressed dissatisfaction with the existing selection process of Moavineen and recommended that the Ministry revisit and review the selection criteria in the next Hajj Policy 2027.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The Acting Chairperson observed that there was no facilitation office for Zaireen in Baghdad and Karbala-e-Mualla and directed the Secretary, Ministry of Religious Affairs and Inter-Faith Harmony, to establish fully structured offices at both locations.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>She further emphasized the need for comprehensive arrangements and urged the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Inter-Faith Harmony to ensure well-regulated facilities for Zaireen.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>She directed the Ministry to prepare a feasible subsidy package for Zaireen, similar to the facilities extended to Hajj pilgrims.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The Chair also strongly recommended that the Ministry hold consultations with Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and other relevant authorities to initiate subsidized air tickets for Zaireen.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The Committee decided to invite the Chairman PIA in the next meeting of the Committee.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The Secretary briefed the Committee on the restoration plan for Pakistan Houses in Makkah and Madinah and also presented details of funds reserved and utilized on a monthly and yearly basis for officers and officials posted at the Pakistan Hajj Mission.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The Secretary, Ministry of Religious Affairs and Inter-Faith Harmony, presented a comprehensive report on the implementation status of the Committee\u2019s previous recommendations.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The Committee deferred Starred Question No. 61, moved by Member National Assembly, Naeema Kishwar Khan due to the absence of the mover.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The Committee unanimously approved minutes of the previous meeting of the Committee.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The meeting was attended by Ijaz-ul-Haq Zia, Pir Syed Fazal Ali Shah Jilani, Seema Mohi-ud-Din Jameeli, Asiya Naz Tanoli, Dr. Nelson Azeem, Samina Khalid Ghurki, Ahmed Saleem Siddiqui, Mussarat Rafique Mahesar and Muneeba Iqbal.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The meeting was also attended by the Minister, Secretary, and senior officers of the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Inter-Faith Harmony.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD, Jan 26 (APP):The meeting of the Standing Committee on Religious Affairs and Inter-Faith Harmony held on Monday at the Parliament House, Islamabad, under the chairpersonship of Member National Assembly, Shagufta Jumani. 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