Federal Cabinet approves Private Hajj Policy 2027-2030, introducing a fully digital, performance-based framework aimed at enhancing transparency, accountability, and service quality.
Pakistan’s federal cabinet has approved the Private Hajj Policy 2027-2030, marking a significant shift toward a fully digital and performance-driven private Hajj management system. The policy, presented by the Ministry of Religious Affairs, aims to improve transparency, efficiency, and accountability across the sector.
According to the ministry’s spokesperson, the new framework replaces the traditional quota-based allocation system with a model centered on performance and compliance. Existing Hajj operators will undergo mandatory re-evaluation to ensure they meet updated regulatory standards.
Under the policy, private Hajj quotas will be allocated on a “first come, first served” basis. Every Hajj operator must secure bookings for at least 2,000 pilgrims. Companies failing to meet this requirement will be declared inactive, while 50 percent of their security deposit may be forfeited.
To protect pilgrims, affected applicants will be automatically transferred to other eligible Hajj operators. The government has also introduced independent assessments and rankings of all Hajj companies by external experts, with licenses to be issued for a three-year period.
The policy further imposes a complete ban on the buying and selling of Hajj quotas. Authorities have pledged strict action against cartelization, monopolistic practices, and any violations of regulatory requirements
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