Submission of Private Hajj applications likely to be completed this week

ISLAMABAD: The ongoing process of submitting Hajj applications under private scheme is likely to be completed within a week, said a private Hajj Group Organiser (HGOs).
Talking to APP he however said, that the applications can be submitted by June 30.
According to an official of the ministry of Religious Affairs, the application forms have already been sent to across country Haji Camps for the onward distribution among the HGOs.
He said as many as 89,000 will perform Hajj under private hajj scheme.
Responding to a question he said eighty present buildings have so far been hired for the government scheme Hujjaj. Quality buildings have been hired and government scheme hujjaj will not face any problem this year. Hajj flights would be started from September 17, he said.
Ministry of religious affairs has received 2000 applications for the registration of new Hajj Group Organisers (HGOs). A scrutiny committee headed by Joint Secretary Hafiz Sher Ali has been assigned to ensure transparent registration process, he said.
Saudi authorities have been asked to enhance the Hajj quota of the country by 10,000.After approval the quota would be distributed among the HGOs on merit, he said.
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