Ministry of Religious Affairs has decided to return the amount meant for sacrificing animals to the pilgrims intending to perform Hajj under the government scheme this year, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Friday.
The ministry has decided to return Rs55, 000 to each pilgrim.
Pilgrims will have to withdraw the amounts before their departure for Hajj pilgrimage from their concerned banks.
They will not be able to get their amounts back after returning from Hajj.
Reporter Shahid Sipra