The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday directed the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to conduct a comprehensive inquiry into the recruitment process of Hajj assistants (Muavineen) and supervisors, setting a two-month deadline for its completion. A single bench comprising Justice Inaam Ameen Minhas heard the petition filed by Gulnaz Baloch and others challenging the selection […]
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Pakistan begins Hajj flights from April 18 with no ‘extra cost’
Federal Minister for Religious Affairs, Sardar Muhammad Yousuf announced on Sunday that Hajj 2026 arrangements are fully prepared with no extra cost for 180,000 pilgrims, including 120,000 government and 60,000 private, with flights starting April 18 with exemplary arrangements and a new Lahore route added to existing services. While exclusively speaking with PTV news in […]
Pakistan Federal Minister Announced Hajj 2026 Arrangements
Federal Minister for Religious Affairs, Sardar Muhammad Yousuf Riaz, has arrived in Saudi Arabia and made significant announcements regarding the arrangements for Hajj 2026. According to the Federal Minister, the first flight carrying Pakistani pilgrims will depart on April 18, 2026, directly reaching Saudi Arabia. Upon his arrival in Riyadh, officials of Pakistan Muslim League […]
Hajj arrangements finalised, 2nd phase of training after Ramazan
Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Sardar Muhammad Yousuf, Friday, said that arrangements for Hajj 2026 have been completed, with more than 179,000 pilgrims expected to travel to Saudi Arabia under government and private schemes. The minister, while speaking to the media during a visit to the New Haji Camp, informed that Pakistan’s […]
Hajj pilgrim training to be held in regional campuses
Directorate of Hajj in Ministry of Religious Affairs has issued instructions to pilgrims regarding preparations for Hajj 2026, being held on February 13 and 14. Ministry of Hajj directed to make arrangements for preparations in the relevant camps in all major cities , on Saturday. Punjab Food Authority and other institutions have been requested to […]
PM directs digitisation of Hajj Procedure to facilitate pilgrims
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the National Information Technology Board (NITB) officials to ensure digitization of all necessary stages of Hajj to facilitate pilgrims this year and access to government facilities easier for the masses through technology. The prime minister chaired a review meeting on matters pertaining to the NITB here, a Prime […]
Hajj Operators Face License Cancellation for Negligence, Delays
The Ministry of Religious Affairs has issued a strict warning to private Hajj operators regarding pilgrim mismanagement. Officials stated that any negligence causing a pilgrim to miss Hajj will lead to immediate cancellation of the operator’s license. The ministry confirmed that negligent companies will also be permanently barred from operating as Hajj operators in the […]
Private Hajj booking deadline extended to October 22
The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has extended the booking deadline for private Hajj applications under the Private Hajj Scheme 2026 to October 22, from the earlier date of October 17. All Munazzims have been advised to complete the booking process of pilgrims within the extended period in accordance with the Hajj Policy […]
Another Chance for Private Hajj Scmehe Pilgrims Left Out Last Year
Pilgrims who missed Hajj under the private scheme last year have been given another chance, as the Ministry of Religious Affairs has extended the registration deadline. The extension was announced due to disruptions caused by floods. According to ministry sources, the Hajj portal is still open for registration. Initially, private scheme pilgrims were given until […]
Govt finalizes Hajj 2026, cost fixed at Rs11.5–12.5 lakh
The federal cabinet, under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s leadership, has approved Pakistan’s Hajj Policy for 2026. As part of the new policy, the cost of performing Hajj under the government scheme will range between Rs11.5 lakh and Rs12.5 lacs. This decision comes as part of broader efforts to make the pilgrimage more accessible to the […]