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NA body on religious affairs meets to address key issues
The National Assembly Standing Committee on Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony on Monday convened here to discuss and address several important matters, yielding fruitful outcomes. The committee also took a moment to pay tribute and recite Fatiha for the late Minister, Mufti Abdul Shakoor, honouring his significant contributions. A warm welcome was extended to the […]
The National Assembly Standing Committee on Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony on Monday convened here to discuss and address several important matters, yielding fruitful outcomes.
The committee also took a moment to pay tribute and recite Fatiha for the late Minister, Mufti Abdul Shakoor, honouring his significant contributions.
A warm welcome was extended to the new minister, and the Committee expressed their good wishes for his success in his role.
The Minister emphasized the crucial role of the Standing Committees and pledged support to the committee’s endeavors.
The Convener of the Sub-Committee, “to look into the arrangements of Hajj 2022 and removal of blasphemous content from the websites” also presented a comprehensive report. It highlighted the findings of the Committee.
It was noted with concern that the Ministry had not extended sufficient support to the Committee.
In response, the Minister assured the Committee of conducting an internal inquiry into the matter.
The Committee reappointed the said Sub-Committee to again look into the matter.
The Ministry requested the withdrawal of the Evacuee Trust Properties (Management and Disposal) (Amendment) Bill, 2021, as they are working on a new bill.
The Committee accepted the Ministry’s request and treated the bill as withdrawn.
The Committee rejected The National Council for Minorities Rights Bill, 2023 and decided to thoroughly examine The National Commission for Minorities Bill, 2023 in the next meeting.
The Ministry also briefed on the policy regarding Moavineen-e-Hujjaj for Hajj-2023.
It provided an overview of the structure and system of the Hajj Moavineen Mission.
It informed that 1,725 Moavineen for Hajj would be selected, with a ratio of one Moavin for every 100 Hujjaj.
Furthermore, the criteria for selecting Moavaneen include being a government employee in Grades 7 to 18, aged 45 or below, and prioritizing individuals with higher literacy and endurance levels.
The meeting was presided over by the Chairman Standing Committee of National Assembly on Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Syed Imran Ahmad Shah, MNA and attended by Members National Assembly; Chaudhry Faqir Ahmed, Kesoo Mal Kheeal Das, Naveed Aamir Jeeva, Shagufta Jumani, Muhammad Anwar, Shahida Akhtar Ali and Seema Mohiuddin Jameeli.
In addition, Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Senator Muhammad Talha Mahmood, also attended the meeting along-with officers of the Ministry.
