Minister tells Senate body: Independent body to examine Hajj-related matters
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony confirmed that over 21,000 Hajj quota slots for the 2026 Hajj season fell short and the quota would be adjusted next year. Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sardar Muhammad Yousaf and the secretary of the ministry admitted this fact in a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Religious Affairs and…
Minister Sardar Muhammad Yousaf and his secretary informed the Senate Standing Committee on Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony that 21,860 Hajj quota slots were unfulfilled for the 2026 Hajj season. Senator Hafiz Abdul Karim chaired the Thursday meeting, while Chairperson Senator Atta-ur-Rehman was absent. Senator Husna Bano highlighted concerns raised by Hajj pilgrims and Senator Waqar Mehdi proposed examining legal issues pertaining to children born outside wedlock.
An independent committee of experts examining Hajj-related matters was approved, but no MPs were included. The committee's agenda also included Private Member's Bills, a discussion on the Nikahnama form's revision, and a starred question regarding unauthorized land transfers in Punjab.
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