--- title: "Pakistan approves interest-free Hajj savings scheme" description: "Most outlets reported that Pakistan has approved an interest-free Hajj savings scheme to help pilgrims manage rising costs, with several noting the involvement of the Prime Minister and relevant ministries. While the core announcement was consistent across the coverage, some outlets, like Daily Pakistan (English), added context about the financial burden on families, while others, like ARY News (English) and Associated Press of Pakistan, focused more on the approval process and institutional collaboration." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/13323-pakistan-approves-interest-free-hajj-savings-scheme site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Pakistan approves interest-free Hajj savings scheme pakistan · updated 10 Oct 2026, 2:15 PM PKT · 9–10 Oct 2026 · 9 articles from 8 outlets **HarZaviya summary** — how 8 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets reported that Pakistan has approved an interest-free Hajj savings scheme to help pilgrims manage rising costs, with several noting the involvement of the Prime Minister and relevant ministries. While the core announcement was consistent across the coverage, some outlets, like Daily Pakistan (English), added context about the financial burden on families, while others, like ARY News (English) and Associated Press of Pakistan, focused more on the approval process and institutional collaboration. ## Same story from 8 outlets Each outlet's own headline, most recent first — read any at its source. - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [Relief for Those Planning Hajj as PM approves Interest-Free Savings Plan](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/10-Oct-2026/relief-for-those-planning-hajj-as-pm-approves-interest-free-savings-plan) · 10 Oct 2026, 2:15 PM PKT > ISLAMABAD – For many Pakistanis, performing Hajj is lifelong dream, but turning it into reality is becoming difficult as expenses surpass Rs1 million, making payments hard to manage for many families. Lately, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved proposed interest-free Hajj Savings Plan, allowing people to prepare for the sacred journey through gradual savings rather than […] - **ProPakistani** — [Pakistanis to Get Interest-Free Hajj Savings Scheme for Pilgrims](https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/10/pakistanis-to-get-interest-free-hajj-savings-scheme-for-pilgrims/) · 10 Oct 2026, 1:01 PM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved a Shariah-compliant, interest-free Hajj savings plan to help Pakistani pilgrims prepare financially for the… Read More - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Pakistan approves interest-free Hajj savings plan to ease pilgrimage costs](https://www.arabnews.pk/pakistan/pakistan-approves-interest-free-hajj-savings-plan-to-ease-pilgrimage-costs-3003738) · 10 Oct 2026, 8:17 AM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing - **The Nation** — [Pakistan prepares interest-free Hajj savings scheme for pilgrims](https://www.nation.com.pk/09-Oct-2026/pakistan-prepares-interest-free-hajj-savings-scheme-pilgrims) · 9 Oct 2026, 11:42 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > The government is working on an interest-free Hajj savings scheme to help prospective pilgrims save for the pilgrimage through regular monthly deposits and ease the burden of rising expenses. - **Pakistan Today** — [Pakistan approves interest-free Hajj Savings Scheme](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/10/09/pakistan-approves-interest-free-hajj-savings-scheme) · 9 Oct 2026, 10:59 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Preparation of interest-free “Hajj Savings Plan” following PM approval](https://www.app.com.pk/national/preparation-of-interest-free-hajj-savings-plan-following-pm-approval/) · 9 Oct 2026, 8:24 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > The Prime Minister of Pakistan has approved a joint summary submitted by the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, the Ministry of Finance, and National Savings to facilitate Pakistani Hajj pilgrims and enable them to plan their pilgrimage expenses in advance. - **ARY News (English)** — [Pakistan approves interest-free Hajj savings scheme](https://arynews.tv/pakistan-approves-interest-free-hajj-savings-scheme) · 9 Oct 2026, 7:43 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan has approved a summary relating to an interest-free Hajj Savings scheme to help pilgrims prepare financially for the rising cost of the annual pilgrimage. - **Daily Times** — [Pakistan plans interest-free Hajj savings scheme amid rising costs](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1564883/pakistan-plans-interest-free-hajj-savings-scheme-amid-rising-costs/) · 9 Oct 2026, 7:12 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > The federal government is developing an interest-free Hajj savings scheme to help Pakistanis manage rising pilgrimage costs. The Ministry of Religious Affairs announced the initiative on Friday, October 9. The plan aims to help prospective pilgrims save money gradually. The Ministry of Religious Affairs is working with the Ministry of Finance and the Central Directorate […] ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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