Pakistan government announce Pakistan Hajj policy 2026 quota. The Government of Pakistan has formally approved the Hajj Policy 2026, setting out key guidelines. And confirming the country’s pilgrim quota for the upcoming Islamic pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony. Sardar Muhammad Yousaf announce in a podcast interview that Pakistan’s Hajj quota for 2026 has been fixed at 179,210 pilgrims base on guidelines from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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Under the new policy:
- About 120,000 pilgrims will travel under the government Hajj scheme.
- Around 60,000 pilgrims will go through private Hajj operators approved by the ministry.
Preparations are already in motion across the country, with mandatory training sessions being conduct. To prepare intending pilgrims on rituals, logistics and essential guidelines for a smooth pilgrimage experience. A key initiative highlighted by the minister is the “Road to Makkah” project a streamlined pre‑departure immigration process currently available in Islamabad and Karachi. With plans to expand to Lahore to facilitate larger numbers of pilgrims.
In addition to Hajj arrangements, the minister underscored his ministry’s efforts to promote interfaith harmony and equal rights for all religious communities in Pakistan. Emphasizing constitutional guarantees and various support programs for minorities. This year’s approved policy aims not only to ensure orderly and transparent arrangements for Pakistani pilgrims. But also to strengthen administrative oversight of both government and private sector Hajj operations.