'Private Hajj Quota' Lost Due to Negligence

'Private Hajj quota' lost due to negligence

The religious affairs minister on Friday confirmed that this year, only 25,698 pilgrims will be able to perform Hajj under the private Hajj scheme, as the quota was not utilised properly due to negligence and delays in completing the necessary procedures on time. Addressing a press conference in Islamabad alongside the secretary of the ministry of religious affairs, Sardar Muhammad Yousuf said the Hajj policy was approved in November 2024 while …

Private Hajj quota lapses as operators miss deadlines: Sardar Yousaf

Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousaf addresses press conference at state-news TV headquarter, Islamabad, May 23, 2025. — PID Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousaf on Friday said that a large portion of Pakistan’s private Hajj quota...

The Saudi Health Council has identified the health requirements for the performance of the Hajj vaccine, including the need to receive three basic vaccines to ensure safety (Niserian fork fever vaccine to prevent meningitis, Koved-19 vaccine in accordance with the most recent approved health protocols, and seasonal flu vaccine). The Council has stressed that the receipt of these vaccines is a prerequisite for the performance of the Hajj practice…

Government holds private operators accountable for Hajj Scandal

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousaf has held private tour operators accountable for the problems faced by Hajj pilgrims, ARY News reported. During a press conference, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf mentioned that the government always makes sure to facilitate the pilgrims. Sardar Muhammad Yousaf disclosed that 25,698 pilgrims, under the private Hajj scheme, will be able to perform Hajj this year. However, 67,000 pilg…

Private Hajj Quota Lapses As Operators Miss Deadlines: Sardar Yousaf - Pakistan Live News

Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousaf (left) addresses press conference at state-news TV headquarter, Islamabad, May 23, 2025. — PID  Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousaf on Friday said that a large portion of Pakistan’s private Hajj quota remained unutilised after tour operators failed to meet payment deadlines and comply with Saudi government regulations. In January 2025, Pakistan and Saudi Arab…