Hajj scam: AG takes notice of financial irregularities

Auditor General forms committee to audit accounts related to Hajj management.


Express December 08, 2010
Hajj scam: AG takes notice of financial irregularities

ISLAMABAD: The Auditor General (AG) of Pakistan took notice of financial irregularities in Hajj management on Wednesday.

According to state television, the Auditor General has formed a committee to audit accounts related to Hajj management.

The Supreme Court of Pakistan is already hearing a case regarding the Hajj scam. Religious Affairs Minister Hamid Saeed Kazmi has admitted to corruption in the Hajj operation this year, in a statement to the court.

A Saudi prince had previously written a letter claiming that Pakistani government officials had refused his offer of a cheaper place of accommodation, opting instead for a more expensive residential area. The Chief Justice had taken suo moto notice of the case and the Foreign Office was asked to file its report on the subject.

COMMENTS (2)

SA | 13 years ago | Reply ! Corruption in Hajj?? Isn't that akin to blasphemy?
Syed Ijaz | 13 years ago | Reply It is being said that a VVIP and his son are involved in the posting of DG Haj and award of contracts for accomodation of our unfortunate Hajis. What a shame and embarrassment. This is what happens when such men get positions of honor which they don't deserve.
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