Ministry takes notice of Hajj booking denial complaints under private scheme

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1. 23 Sep 2026 83% related

   2 outlets

   Private Hajj scheme receives 21,547 applications

   Most outlets reported the rise in private Hajj applications and linked it to the Ministry of Religious Affairs taking notice of the process. Daily Times highlighted the specific number of applications and noted the remaining available seats, while Associated Press of Pakistan mentioned the increase in bookings and the ministry’s intervention in response to complaints. Both framed the development as a positive shift following government attention.

2. 16 Sep 2026 76% related

   5 outlets

   11,600 private Hajj pilgrims complete bookings through official portal

   Most outlets led with the completion of 11,600 private Hajj pilgrim bookings through the Hajj Portal and noted the availability of 60,000 remaining seats. The Nation and Associated Press of Pakistan explicitly mentioned the remaining seats, while others did not. Dunya News provided additional financial details about Rs10 billion in dues and Rs4 billion deposited online, which were not mentioned by other outlets.

3. 12 Sep 2026 76% related

   2 outlets

   Private Hajj scheme bookings underway with thousands of seats remaining

   Most outlets reported the ongoing booking process under Pakistan’s private Hajj scheme and the number of remaining seats, with one noting 7,600 completed bookings and another mentioning over 2,000 without specifying completion. The framing was largely consistent, though one outlet provided a more precise figure for completed bookings.

4. 5 Sep 2026 74% related

   7 outlets

   Private Hajj companies upload packages to government digital portal

   Most outlets reported that private Hajj companies have uploaded their packages to the government’s digital portal, with a focus on the acceleration of bookings and the availability of 16 finalized packages. A few also noted the price range of the packages, from Rs1.4 million to Rs3.75 million. The Nation and Business Recorder highlighted the government’s role in facilitating the process, while Dunya News and Daily Times specifically mentioned the pricing details. 24 News HD and Hum News English emphasized the use of the Pak Hajj app and portal for bookings.

5. 11 Aug 2026 74% related

   11 outlets · 4 developments

   Pakistan Announces Hajj 2027 Packages and Application Process

   Most outlets reported the two Hajj 2027 packages and their costs — Rs 1.2 million for a 40-day scheme and Rs 1.3 million for a shorter package. Several also noted the digitization of the application and payment process. The Nation and Daily Times mentioned the start date for applications (August 17) and the minister responsible (Sardar Muhammad Yousuf or Yousaf). Business Recorder added the total number of allocated seats (107,526). ProPakistani and Daily Times framed the 40-day package as the primary option, while Business Recorder and The Nation emphasized the 20- to 25-day package as an alternative.