Religious minister directs prompt distribution of Nusuk permit cards to Pakistani Hajj pilgrims
ISLAMABAD: Religious Minister Sardar Muhammad Yousaf has instructed the Pakistan Hajj Mission to promptly distribute Nusuk identification cards to pilgrims arriving in Saudi Arabia, state media reported this week.
Over the last few years, Saudi Arabia has launched mobile apps like Nusuk, Hajj Navigator, Tawakkalna and Asefny to streamline services, offer real-time guidance and ensure pilgrim safety.
Nusuk cards are an essential Hajj permit for pilgrims traveling to Makkah and the holy sites. It facilitates movement and ensures the well-being of Hajj pilgrims by managing logistics and administration. The card also allows pilgrims to access information about their Hajj mission, schedules, and allows for communication with their mission. Additionally, it enables receiving alerts, evaluating services, and filing observations.
The Nusuk app offers permit issuance, booking services, interactive maps, real-time updates and health facility access in multiple languages.
'Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sardar Muhammad Yousaf on Tuesday directed the Pakistan Hajj Mission to ensure the immediate delivery of Nusuk Cards to incoming pilgrims upon their arrival in Saudi Arabia,' the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) said on Tuesday.
So far, 2,800 pilgrims traveling from Madinah to Makkah had received their Nusuk cards, the minister added.
This year's annual pilgrimage is expected to take place between June 4-9, with nearly 89,000 Pakistanis expected to travel to Saudi Arabia under the government scheme and 23,620 Pakistanis through private tour operators.
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