Times of Islamabad

Government Hajj scheme: Date annunced for second round of balloting

Government Hajj scheme: Date annunced for second round of balloting

ISLAMABAD – Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony wouldconduct another balloting to distribute additional 9,600 quota among theunsuccessful applicants of Government Hajj Scheme on Monday, a spokesman ofthe ministry Friday said.

The spokesman said the Saudi government has given additional quota of16,000 to Pakistan.

Out of which, 60 percent will be allocated to the remaining applicants ofGovernment Hajj Scheme, who were declared unsuccessful in recent balloting.

He said all unsuccessful applicants will be included in the ballotingdespite withdrawing money from their respective bank branches.

In case of selection they will have to deposit dues within four days time.