Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousaf has revealed important details about this year’s Hajj pilgrimage during a press conference in Islamabad.
Key Announcements:
Flight Operations: Begin April 29, 2025
Official Quota: 90,000 pilgrims through government scheme
Training Program: Second phase starts April 8 at Punjab University auditorium
Vaccination: Mandatory health measures being implemented
Hajj Package Costs:
Short Term: Rs. 1,150,000
Long Term: Rs. 1,050,000
Refund Policy: Any unused funds will be returned to pilgrims
The Minister emphasized special arrangements for elderly pilgrims and strict measures against begging, warning that any company found facilitating beggars will be blacklisted. Saudi authorities have reportedly improved medical and transport facilities for Hajj 2025.
