ISLAMABAD:
The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony on Friday authorized private Hajj organizing companies and their subsidiaries to begin bookings for the 2025 Hajj.
According to a ministry spokesperson, private bookings for the Hajj will be open from January 10 to 31.
The spokesperson said the ministry had published the details of various Hajj packages under the private program on its official website.
He said the basic packages for Hajj range from Rs 1.1 million to Rs 2.15 million, while additional premium packages exceeding Rs 3 million have to be approved by the ‘Policy Formulation Committee of the Hajj.”
He said private operators must make pilgrims’ bookings in accordance with the Service Provider Agreement (SPA). For plans exceeding Rs3 million, operators are required to submit all details during the approval process.
Additionally, all transactions involving parcels above Rs3 million will be shared with the FBR and other relevant authorities.
The spokesperson said that pilgrims opting for private Hajj packages are advised to check the company’s registration through the ministry’s website or mobile application ‘Pak Hajj’ before performing any payment. He said the ministry has strictly instructed that all monetary transactions must be made only through the company’s official bank account and a signed service agreement must be obtained for the selected package.
