Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has assured that efforts will be made to resolve the issue of private Hajj pilgrims. He confirmed that the government will contact Saudi authorities regarding the matter and do everything possible to address it.

Details reveal that a delegation comprising the federal religious affairs minister, members of the Senate Religious Affairs Committee, and representatives from private Hajj operators met with Prime Minister Sharif over the potential exclusion of 67,000 Pakistani pilgrims from the Hajj.

The delegation, which included Federal Minister Sardar Yousaf, Chairman Maulana Ata-ur-Rehman, Committee member Bushra Butt, and HOAP representatives, requested the Prime Minister’s intervention in the matter.

The delegation emphasised the need for Prime Minister Sharif to help secure permission from Saudi authorities for pilgrims under the private scheme.

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Sources indicated that the Prime Minister reassured the delegation of full cooperation and efforts to resolve the issue.

During the meeting, Prime Minister Sharif expressed his displeasure with the private operators and Ministry of Religious Affairs officials over the ongoing Hajj crisis, stating that the situation concerning private scheme pilgrims was a source of embarrassment. He reiterated that the government would work towards a solution and make every effort to resolve the issue with Saudi authorities.