NA Committee Urges Easing Rules for Pilgrimage Organisers

News Desk

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Religious Affairs convened on Thursday, urging the religious affairs ministry to present the Zaireen (pilgrims) Management Policy to identify and address gaps in its implementation.

The committee emphasized the need for expedited security clearances and the swift issuance of registration certificates to pilgrimage organisers.

Additionally, it recommended lowering the security deposit required from these organisers to alleviate the financial burden on pilgrims.

The committee also called for collaboration with the foreign affairs ministry to facilitate visa processes for minority community members wishing to visit their sacred sites.

Acting chairman Muhammad Ijazul Haq led the meeting in the absence of the committee’s chief, Amir Dogar of the PTI, who, along with other party members, has been boycotting parliamentary sessions.

The committee’s focus on the Zaireen Management Policy aims to ensure its regulatory framework is consistent and effectively implemented.

Looking ahead, the committee plans to conduct a thorough examination of the policy and its execution, with further meetings scheduled to discuss the findings and potential reforms.