Madinah munawwarah: Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Sardar Muhammad Yousuf, arrived in Madinah Munawwarah today. Radio Pakistan correspondent Asad Ullah Khan reports from Madina that upon arrival, the Minister paid his respects at Roza-e-Rasool (SAWW). He also prayed for the unity of the Muslim Ummah, Pakistan's security, stability, progress, prosperity, and for the wellbeing and comfort of all Hujjaj.

According to Radio Pakistan, Sardar Muhammad Yousuf expressed gratitude for the opportunity granted to him by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif to serve the Hujjaj. He emphasized the government's efforts in ensuring the best possible arrangements for pilgrims.

The Minister highlighted that the Saudi Arabian government's Excellence Award, given to the Pakistan Hajj Mission for the second consecutive year, reflects the commitment to serve the Guests of Allah. Comprehensive efforts in Makkah were made to provide pilgrims with quality accommodation, standard catering, effective transport, a digitalization system, and lost and found services.

Sardar Muhammad Yousuf assured that the dedicated services provided before Hajj would continue for the over 76,000 Pakistani Hujjaj arriving in Madinah.