Pakistani envoy visits Makkah to review Hajj arrangements

Pakistan’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Khan Hasham bin Saddique also visited the Hajj Mission Hospital, set up especially for Pakistani pilgrims. The hospital has so far treated some 11,000 pilgrims for various ailments, and has distributed more than 100 wheelchairs. (REUTERS)

• Ambassador asked Hajj directorate to ensure that best possible facilities are extended to Pakistani pilgrims
• Around 76,000 Pakistani Hujjaj have arrived in Saudi Arabia, so far

Pakistan’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Khan Hasham bin Saddique, on Thursday visited Makkah to review Hajj arrangements for Pakistani pilgrims, 76,000 of whom have arrived in the Kingdom so far.
He also visited the Hajj Mission Hospital, set up especially for Pakistani pilgrims. The hospital has so far treated some 11,000 pilgrims for various ailments, and has distributed more than 100 wheelchairs. 
Patients expressed satisfaction over the hospital’s treatment facilities and the conduct of medical staff.
Saddique also visited accommodation buildings for Pakistani pilgrims. He talked to residents, who expressed satisfaction over the accommodation arrangements and quality of food.