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