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ISLAMABAD:<\/strong> Pakistan has formally asked Saudi Arabia to increase its Hajj quota to 230,000 pilgrims<\/strong>, citing the country\u2019s large population and growing demand for the annual pilgrimage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sardar Muhammad Yousaf<\/strong> said on Wednesday that Pakistan expects its quota to rise in line with increases granted to other countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He said more than 38,000 pilgrims from Islamabad<\/strong> will travel under the Road to Makkah<\/strong> initiative, which allows immigration clearance in Pakistan before departure. Efforts are underway to extend the facility to Lahore<\/strong>, while it is already operational in Islamabad and Karachi<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The minister said the government has finalized arrangements for Hajj 2026<\/strong> in accordance with Saudi guidelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Addressing a Hajj training session earlier, Sardar Yousaf said Saudi Arabia has allocated 179,210 seats<\/strong> to Pakistan for Hajj 2026. Of these, around 118,000 seats<\/strong> fall under the government scheme, while the remaining quota has been assigned to private tour operators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He said Hajj training sessions have been made mandatory to ensure pilgrims understand religious rituals and administrative procedures. The first phase of training will continue nationwide until February<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the minister, more than 450,000 applications<\/strong> were received for Hajj registration this year, reflecting growing public confidence in government arrangements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sardar Yousaf added that the Ministry of Religious Affairs has introduced 22 guiding principles<\/strong> to facilitate pilgrims and confirmed he will remain present in Saudi Arabia to address any complaints during Hajj operations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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