Hajj quota

Dr Aneeq Ahmed reveals Pakistan has secured 179,000 Hajj seats, with half reserved for private operators

ECC allows outsourcing financing of half of quota to save $444m

This year 2,000 pilgrims may go to pilgrimage on lawmakers’ recommendation

Passengers will be able to get Saudi immigration desk work done before departure, saving time

The committee also demanded NAB to investigate the funds commission on an emergency basis

PM’s aide says nation stands with tribal people

The move came after Saudi Arabia asked Pakistan to tell the exact number of intending Hajj pilgrims before March 3

As per SC’s order, only a month left to utilise quota among private tour operators

SC angry at govt for ‘helping exploit intending pilgrims’

Request made in view of Pakistan's new population figures that are expected to show a dramatic increase after census