Sources reveal that the federal cabinet has accorded approval to Hajj Policy 2025 for Pakistan. The policy- passed through a circulated summary-proposes the cost of the official Hajj package for next year. The pilgrims would have to pay between PKR 1,075,000 and PKR 1,175,000.
Under the Hajj Policy 2025 for Pakistan, 179,000 pilgrims from Pakistan would be allowed to go for Hajj. It is divided equally between government and private operators, thus 89,605 spots will be given to both. Further, 1,000 are hardship cases spots, while 300 are for low-income workers who have a number there registered under the Employees’ Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI).
The Hajj Policy 2025 is going to offer long and short Hajj. The former option will take 38 to 42 days whereas the latter one will take 20 to 25 days. These changes are likely to provide options for pilgrims as per their needs. Children under 12 years of age would not be allowed to make Hajj according to the proposed policy.
All participants under the Hajj Policy 2025 for Pakistan are mandatorily covered by vaccination from the government of Saudi Arabia. Besides, there would be a “Road to Makkah” facility at key airports, Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi. The project was designed to assist the passage of Pakistani pilgrims through the simplification of pre-departure formalities.
The provision of women without a male mahram has been ensured, and they may also be allowed to perform Hajj, provided they have conditions according to the Islamic Ideology Council.
With the guidelines along with support measures, this Pakistan Hajj Policy 2025 will also provide a hassle-free and accessible pilgrimage experience for every eligible Pakistani.
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