Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Federal Govt announces Hajj Policy 2025

Hajj 2025: Saudi Arabia introduces smart guide for pilgrims

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Chaudhry Salik Hussain on Monday announced the Hajj policy 2025.

While addressing a press conference in Islamabad, Chaudhry Salik said that a total quota of 179,210 pilgrims has been received, half of the quota 79,600 people will be equally divided between public and private.

He said that a group of 2,000 people will be formed for Hajj and Hajj application can be submitted with Rs 200,000 and Rs 400, 000 after balloting while the rest has to be given by February before Hajj.

The federal minister said Under the Hajj Policy 2025, children below the age of 12 will be barred from traveling for Hajj this year. while the compensation for those who died during Hajj has been increased from one million to two million.

It should be noted that the federal cabinet had approved the Hajj policy last week, in which it was stated that the official Hajj package would be between 1.065 million to 1.075 million.

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Cabinet approves amendments in Hajj Policy 2024

Federal Cabinet approves amendments in Hajj Policy 2024

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has approved amendments in the Hajj Policy 2024 under which children below ten years of age will also be eligible to perform Hajj. The Federal Cabinet, which met in Islamabad today, with Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar in the chair, also decided to return the un-availed quota of government and private … Read more

Private Hajj operators raise concern on new Hajj Policy

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  • Saudi Govt asked to significantly reduce number of hajj operators.
  • Jamal Khan said we will not let anyone steal our revenue.
  • Aneeq Ahmed assured hajj operators of his complete assistance.

KARACHI: Caretaker Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Aneeq Ahmed presiding meeting with Private Hajj Organizers /Workshop at local hotel of Karachi.

The Hajj organizers raised their concerns regarding new Hajj policy presented by Saudi Government in the recent meetings. Since the caretaker minister Aneeq Ahmed is going on a visit to Saudi Arabia, the hajj organizers wanted to make sure that the minister presents their point of view in front of Saudi Government.

The Hajj operators in Pakistan are more than 900 which has thrived into profitable business over the years. Their two to three generations have over the years engaged in the hajj business. However, Saudi Government has asked to significantly reduce the number of hajj operators as per their new Hajj Policy and vision of Saudi Government.

Aneeq Ahmed have calmed the hajj operators and given a good sign that he will present Pakistan’s case in true sense since it will lead to large number of unemployment but the final decision will be of Saudi Government. He further assured that my way of leadership is democratic and I have always allowed everyone to come and present their issues.

He said he has already conducted 5-6 meetings in this matter and has clear understanding of the magnitude of loss for hajj operators.

Chairman Central Body of Hajj Operators Jamal Khan  said we will not let anyone steal our revenue.

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Ministry advises people not to pay money until Hajj Policy announced

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ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has urged people to beware of fraudulent advertisements recruiting Khadmeen-e-Hajj. Talking with APP, the ministry’s spokesman Muhammad Umar Butt said there were certain overseas employment promoters who were involved in fraudulent activities of hiring staffers for the services to pilgrims in the holy cities of Makkah and … Read more