PM says govt can't give Hajj subsidy owing to soaring debt.

Islamabad -- Prime Minister Imran Khan says he wished sending Pakistanis for Hajj free of charge but the soaring debt crisis forced the government's hand.

He was speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the Railway Live tracking system and Thal Express Train service at the Prime Minister House in Islamabad on Tuesday.

The prime minister said the ongoing accountability drive will rid the nation of corruption.

He lambasted previous governments for 'burying Pakistan in debt', adding that,'the nation would send pilgrims for hajj for free if we did not have these shortcomings.'

The country's premier said that in the PM House alone costs had been slashed by 30 per cent.

'Lavish dinners would be hosted here, but you can all see a drastic change here,' he said.

The PM said he directed all ministries to cut costs, adding that,' If I can...