ISLAMABAD: The Hajj quota of the parliamentarians has been ended for the first time in the country’s history.Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Hamid Saeed Kazmi said the quota has been scrapped in line with the decision of the Cabinet.The parliamentarians’ quota of 6500 persons has now been included in the general draw.The Federal Minister said action will be taken against unregistered tour operators and Hajj organizers.The Governor has issued instructions for submission of applications under Hajj Scheme up to August 15. It has also advised the potential Hajj pilgrims to submit their applications only at Ministry of Religious Affairs.August 13, 2009
Govt scraps parliamentarians Hajj quota
ISLAMABAD: The Hajj quota of the parliamentarians has been ended for the first time in the country’s history.Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Hamid Saeed Kazmi said the quota has been scrapped in line with the decision of the Cabinet.The parliamentarians’ quota of 6500 persons has now been included in the general draw.The Federal Minister said action will be taken against unregistered tour operators and Hajj organizers.The Governor has issued instructions for submission of applications under Hajj Scheme up to August 15. It has also advised the potential Hajj pilgrims to submit their applications only at Ministry of Religious Affairs.
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