Federal Minister of Religious Affairs Talha Mahmood has paid the expenses of Makkah Mukarramah and Madinah Munawara from his pocket.
According to the 24News HD TV channel, the federal minister paid 14350 riyals including 10,000 riyals for accommodation, 4,200 riyals for transportation in Makkah, and 150 riyals for Madinah Munawara to the Accounts Officer at Pakistan House.
The spokesperson of the Ministry of Religious Affairs said Federal Minister Talha Mehmood is in Makkah on an official Hajj and he has paid extra expenses from his personal account.
Federal Minister Talha said he has come like a common pilgrim so paid all expenses personally.