Report: Parliamentary Reporter ANI:
ISLAMABAD — The National Assembly Standing Committee on Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has called for expediting security clearance and registration of Zaireen Group Organizers (ZGOs), recommending a reduction in the Rs. 1 million security deposit to ease the financial burden on pilgrims.
The Ministry informed the Committee that 922 companies had received security clearance, 282 were under registration process, while 261 registration certificates had been issued.
The Committee also stressed transparency in Hajj operations, improved arrangements for parliamentary delegations visiting Saudi Arabia and strict compliance with procurement rules.
It appreciated the additional allocation of Rs. 10 million for each minority MNA and recommended a meeting between the Prime Minister and minority representatives to discuss their development needs.
The Committee also decided to review proposals for a museum in Islamabad and a Pakistani Embassy in Iraq at its next meeting.
