Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has established a dedicated committee to tackle the security concerns of pilgrims returning from Iran and Iraq.
The Cabinet Division has officially issued a notification regarding the formation of this committee. The committee will be chaired by the Secretary of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, with the Secretary of the Ministry of Interior serving as co-chairman. Other members include the Secretary of the Ministry of Ports and Shipping, along with the Chief Secretaries of all provinces.
The Ministry of Religious Affairs will provide secretariat support to the committee and submit its findings directly to the Prime Minister. The formation of this panel follows requests from pilgrims traveling to Iraq and Iran, who have expressed concerns about their safety, particularly in light of the situation in Balochistan.
In response, the Prime Minister has instructed the committee to develop a policy ensuring the safe return of pilgrims via sea routes, given the potential threats on the land route through Balochistan.
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