Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has paid tributes to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz for his personal interest and leadership in facilitating pilgrims' comprehensive services. Shaukat Aziz appreciated the cooperation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Hajj arrangements and making it possible for pilgrims from all over the world to perform Hajj in a seamless and a convenient manner, said an official statement. Talking to Religious Affairs Minister Ijazul Haq, the Prime Minister said due to excellent arrangements during the last Hajj season particularly in Mina, Muslims performed Hajj without facing any unfortunate incident. As many as 16, 0000 Pakistani pilgrims perform Hajj this year and use PIA from November 13 to December 13 to reach the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.