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Pakistan introduces new Private Hajj Policy with Major Reforms
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- Add ARY News on Google AAResize ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved the Private Hajj Policy 2027-2030, according to the spokesperson for Religious Affairs.
- Under the new policy, a quota system for private Hajj has been replaced with a performance and compliance-based system.
- Private Hajj quota will be allocated on a “first come, first served” basis.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved the Private Hajj Policy 2027-2030, according to the spokesperson for Religious Affairs.
Under the new policy, a quota system for private Hajj has been replaced with a performance and compliance-based system. Re-screening of existing Hajj operators has been made mandatory, the spokesperson for Religious Affairs said.
Private Hajj quota will be allocated on a “first come, first served” basis. Booking of 2,000 pilgrims will be mandatory for every operator. Companies with lower bookings will be declared inactive.
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