Pakistan Approves Private Hajj Policy 2027-2030 With Major Reforms
Pakistan's federal cabinet has approved a Private Hajj Policy for 2027-2030, replacing quotas with a performance-based, fully digital and cashless system.
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Last updated: 20 Jun 2026, 5:11 PM (Saudi time)
Pakistan's federal cabinet has approved a Private Hajj Policy for 2027-2030, replacing quotas with a performance-based, fully digital and cashless system.
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