Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, while chairing a meeting of the federal cabinet on Wednesday, gave approval to Hajj Policy 2026.
The prime minister directed complete digitization of the Hajj operation beginning in 2026, ensuring transparency, efficiency, and world-class services for pilgrims.
He emphasized that no compromise will be tolerated in providing top-tier facilities to Pakistani pilgrims. “Ensuring comfort, transparency, and timely support for every pilgrim is our foremost duty,” said the prime minister.
The new Hajj policy allocates 70 percent quota to the government and 30 percent to private operators. Notably, private companies that failed to fulfill their responsibilities in the previous year will now be required to accommodate affected individuals in 2026.
Moreover, the federal cabinet approved third-party validation for all Hajj operations, real-time monitoring of payments and application processes under private operators, mandatory minimum of 2,000 pilgrims per private company, 1,000 seats reserved for hardship cases, enhanced digital tools including Pak Hajj mobile app, digital wristbands, and mobile SIMs for better tracking and service delivery, transparent selection of assistants through competitive testing, emergency compensation mechanisms and upgraded lodging and food arrangements.
The prime minister also directed the Ministry of Information Technology to collaborate with the Ministry of Religious Affairs to ensure seamless digital transformation of the entire Hajj process.
