ISLAMABAD: Head of Pakistan Hajj Medical Mission Brigadier Jamil Ahmed Lakhair has thanked Saudi counterpart for arranging up to the mark transport arrangements for Hajj pilgrims this year where high-speed train facilities were being given to all pilgrims from Mina to Arafat.
Talking to official media, he stated that Pakistan government has better coordination with the Saudi officials to serve Pilgrims and this year’s Hajj will be more comfortable.
“We are very happy with the special attention of the Saudi Hajj Minister for the convenience of Pakistani pilgrims, he stated, adding, due to these smooth train operations our pilgrims expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the Saudi officials”.
He also lauded the Saudi government’s security and safety steps and other services for pilgrims, saying, pilgrim who performed Hajj for the first time are also impressed by extra ordinary facilities and services of Hajj mission in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
The Kingdom’s air ambulance service is also remarkable step to reach patients in different locations quickly, provide specialized emergency medical services, and transport patients to specialized health facilities within a short period of time, he said.
A specialized supervisory medical team monitors and evaluates the health status of the transferred pilgrims throughout the journey is also being ensured their safety and well-being of hujjaj, he mentioned.
He further emphasized that the Saudi Arabian scouts association has also upgraded its volunteer services for Hajj pilgrims, using latest technology to improve guidance and support for those who may become lost in the holy sites which is very appreciable.
He further said that PHM also providing mobile app services which is providing alerts to pilgrims, a distress call function, weather updates, help to determine the direction to face the Kaaba for prayer, and prayer timings.
