Haj draw in second week of Sept

Published August 26, 2006

ISLAMABAD, Aug 25: The formal draw of Haj applications according to the government scheme will be held in the second week of September. According to the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Haj application forms were received till August 24 under the government scheme.

Meanwhile, names of 75,000 Haj pilgrims through a draw will be announced in the second week of September through sponsorship scheme. Sources said the government is taking apt measures to increase the Haj quota.—Online

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