Business Desk 
Jan 19, 2026
The federal government on Monday formulated and approved an effective Hajj Policy 2026 in accordance with guidelines issued by Saudi Arabia.
Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sardar Muhammad Yousaf, in a interview with Radio Pakistan, confirmed that Pakistan's Hajj quota for 2026 stands at 179,210 pilgrims, which is a perfect chance for netizens residing in Pakistan to apply for Hajj 2026.
The minister added that approximately 120,000 pilgrims will perform Hajj under the government scheme while 60,000 through private operators. Training for the Hajj 2026 is currently underway in Pakistan, with mandatory sessions being hosted in different districts.
He further added that around 38,000 intending pilgrims will travel from Islamabad under the 'Road to Makkah' project. This facility is currently available in Capital and Karachi, while the government plans to expand this to Lahore as well.
Highlighting the efforts of the Ministry for Religious Affairs in promoting interfaith harmony, Yousaf said it provides a platform for all religious minorities in Pakistan to foster an environment of unity and cohesion.
The minister said the Ministry of Religious Affairs has introduced a new centralised system to arrange pilgrimages by Zaireen to holy sites in Iran and Iraq.
