The government has private tour operators in the Hajj scandal

Islamabad: Federal Minister of Religious Affairs, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf, held private tour operators responsible for Hajj Pilgrims' problems, Aryy News reported.

During a press conference, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf mentioned that the government always makes the pilgrims easier.

Sardar Muhammad Yousaf announced that 25,698 pilgrims can carry out Hajj as part of the private Hajj program this year.

However, 67,000 pilgrims will not be able to release the necessary funds due to private tour operators who missed the deadline of February 14, 2025.

For 2025, the Hajj quota from Pakistan was 179,000, which should be divided evenly between the government and the private Hajj operator.

The ministry has announced from private Hajj scheme via the transmitted funds to Saudi account hours that their amount will either be reimbursed immediately or adjusted for the Hajj of the next year.

The Federal Minister mentioned that an committee of inquiry was formed for the investigation of the matter and that those who are involved in the Hajj scandal identify.

Sardar Muhammad Yousaf accused private tour operators that they have not kept deadlines and that thousands of pilgrims suffer and missed their opportunity to carry out Hajj.

The government will take strict measures against those responsible and those involved in the Hajj scandal.

The Saudi government had emphasized that private tour operators should take 25% of the funds by February 14th.

Regardless of an extension, only 10,000 additional pilgrims successfully submitted their payments.

Finally, thousands of Pakistani pilgrims became helpless.

The Hajj scandal caused great suffering in pilgrims. The government has promised to take serious measures against those responsible.

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The authorities in Saudi Arabia punish 20 people because they made dozens of people make it easier to carry out Hajj without permits.

According to the Interior Ministry, eight Saudi citizens and 12 foreigners were fined because they had violated the Hajj laws.