ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved the Private Hajj Policy 2027–2030, introducing a revised quota and performance-based system for private Hajj operators, the Ministry of Religious Affairs confirmed on Friday.
According to the spokesperson for the ministry, the new policy replaces the traditional quota mechanism with a compliance- and performance-based system. It also mandates a fresh evaluation of all existing Hajj operators before licensing.
Three-year licensing and stricter regulations
Under the new framework, private Hajj operators will be issued licences for a period of three years. The policy also imposes a complete ban on cash transactions to improve transparency and financial monitoring.
Officials said Hajj quota allocation will now follow a “first come, first served” principle, replacing the previous quota distribution method.
Minimum booking requirement introduced
The policy makes it mandatory for each operator to secure bookings of at least 2,000 pilgrims. Operators failing to meet this requirement will be declared inactive and removed from the system.
In case of underperformance or failure, 50 percent of the operator’s security deposit will be forfeited, and affected pilgrims will be automatically transferred to other approved companies.
Evaluation and grading system
The ministry also confirmed that all Hajj companies will undergo independent evaluation and grading by expert reviewers to ensure compliance, service quality, and operational transparency.
Officials said the new policy aims to improve management standards, reduce irregularities, and ensure better services for pilgrims.
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