PM approves Rs 16,100 for each affected Haji on Supreme Court order

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Saturday approved the payment of Rs.429.226 at the rate of 700 Saudi Riyal (Rs.16,100) per person as compensation for non-provision of accommodation and services to 26,660 affected Hujjaj. The Prime Minister gave the approval for compensating the Hujjaj belonging to the Makatib Nos. 49,51,52,53,and 54 in compliance with the decision of the Honorable Supreme Court of Pakistan – APP