ISLAMABAD: Minister for Religious Affairs Dr Noor-ul-Haq Qadri has said the government has decided to refund the amount to all Pakistani intending pilgrims of Hajj.

In a statement, he said the refund procedure would be started soon and the intending pilgrims would be informed through SMS after completing necessary procedure.

Dr Noor-ul-Haq Qadri also welcomed the decision taken by Saudi government about conduction of Hajj on a limited scale this year.

He said the decision had been taken in accordance with the Shariah keeping in view the current situation.