The federal cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, approved the Hajj Policy and Plan 2027–2030 on Tuesday, marking the first-ever four-year Hajj framework.
The policy is designed to improve long-term planning, operational efficiency, and services for pilgrims.
The cabinet commended Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousaf and his team for the successful management of this year’s Hajj. Members were briefed on the key features of the new policy by the PM’s Office.
Under the new framework, intending pilgrims will be able to register once for Hajj through 2030 instead of submitting annual applications, enabling authorities to maintain a priority waiting list.
The policy also introduces a Shariah-compliant Hajj savings scheme to help prospective pilgrims save for future pilgrimage expenses.
The cabinet was informed that the Hajj system will be fully digitized, covering payments, complaint management, and monitoring mechanisms.
The policy sets out government and private Hajj quotas, long and short Hajj packages, mandatory pilgrim training, and Takaful and emergency response arrangements.
The cabinet directed that Hajj assistants be appointed through a transparent, merit-based process and called for third-party validation of both government and private Hajj operations.
