Govt to allow private airlines to operate Hajj flights

The National Assembly has been informed that the government will allow private airlines to operate Hajj flights.

The National Assembly has been informed that the government will allow private airlines to operate for the Hajj operation.

Responding to a call attention notice‚ Defence Minister Syed Naveed Qamar said besides Shaheen Airlines we are also allowing Air Blue to airlift Hujjaj to Saudi Arabia.

Earlier‚ members of PML (N) and Muttahida Qaumi Movement protested against the oil price hike‚ demanding revival of Parliamentary Committee which binds the government to hold consultation before increasing prices. They also demanded the withdrawal of the increase in prices of petroleum products