Pakistan’s religious affairs minister praises Saudi Arabia for Hajj arrangements

Pakistan’s Religious Affairs Minister Noorul Haq Qadri interacts with his hosts in Saudi Arabia. (PID)

• Says the crown prince’s visit was appreciated by everyone in his country
• Expresses hope that Pakistan would soon get a bigger Hajj quota

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Minister for Religious Affairs Noorul Haq Qadri applauded Saudi Arabia for making extensive Hajj arrangements during his ongoing visit to the Kingdom on Thursday.
Qadri held a meeting with Saudi Minister for Hajj and Umrah Dr. Mohammad Saleh bin Taher Benten and discussed matters of mutual interest.
He praised King Salman bin Abdulaziz for taking care of pilgrims from across the world, and noted that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s recent visit to Pakistan was deeply appreciated by everyone in his country.
Qadri also expressed his optimism that Pakistan would soon get a bigger Hajj quota, adding that, much like Islamabad, the government would also implement the Road to Makkah project in other cities of Pakistan.