Chairman of Pakistan Ulema Council and Secretary General of International Taazim Haramain Sharifain Council, Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi, has stated that performing Hajj without government permission is not permissible.

Addressing the Hajj Road Map Conference organized by the Pakistan Ulema Council, Hafiz Tahir Ashrafi said that the Saudi government is making excellent arrangements for Hajj.

However, he said that it is not permissible to perform Hajj without government permission.

Hafiz Tahir Ashrafi further added that during the Hajj pilgrimage, political activities should not be conducted, and it is necessary to respect the sanctity of the Haramain Sharifain.