Hajj 2027: Over 84,000 pilgrims deposit first installment under government scheme
- 22-Aug-2026
ISLAMABAD: As many as 84,000 pilgrims have paid the first installment for Hajj 2027 under the government scheme, ARY News reported. Currently, 23,000 seats remain to be filled under the long Hajj package, while 30,000 seats were filled on the very first day under the short Hajj package. A spokesperson stated that through the Pak […]
Govt to follow SC order on PTI founder’s health, says Tariq Fazal
- 18-Aug-2026
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry on Tuesday told the Senate that the government would implement the Supreme Court’s order regarding the health of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan in letter and spirit. Responding to points of order, Dr Tariq Fazal said the government would comply with the Supreme Court’s […]
Punjab local govt elections: ECP to meet on August 20
- 17-Aug-2026
LAHORE: Preparations for local government elections in Punjab have entered the final phase, with the process of final delimitation of constituencies completed, ARY News reported on Monday, citing sources. The last local government elections in Punjab were held in 2015 under the Punjab Local Government Act, 2013. Polling took place in phases between October and […]
Hajj 2027 applications date changed
- 16-Aug-2026
ISLAMABAD (August 16, 2026): The date for receiving applications for Hajj 2027 has been changed, with the process now set to begin on August 18 instead of August 17, ARY News reported. According to sources in the Ministry of Religious Affairs, the Hajj applications were initially scheduled to be received from Monday. Applications and payments […]
Saudi Arabia allows Pakistani-origin POC holders to perform Hajj under 2027 quota
- 13-Aug-2026
ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia has approved the inclusion of Pakistani-origin holders of Pakistan Origin Cards (POCs) in Pakistan’s Hajj quota for 2027, allowing them to perform the pilgrimage under the country’s allocated quota for the first time. Under the new arrangement, 1% of Pakistan’s total Hajj quota will be reserved for POC holders. This means 1,792 […]
NA standing committee raises objections Hajj policy 2027-2030
- 12-Aug-2026
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Religious Affairs on Wednesday raised serious objections to the Hajj Policy for 2027–2030, questioning the purpose of the parliamentary committee if final decisions are made solely by the federal cabinet, ARY News reported. The meeting of the NA Standing Committee on Religious Affairs was held under the chair […]
30,000 quota allocated for short Hajj 2027 : Sardar Yosuf
- 10-Aug-2026
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousuf has announced that the first instalment of Hajj 2027 applications will be accepted starting August 17 of this month, ARY News reported. Addressing a press conference regarding important information for Hajj 2027, he stated that the second instalment of Hajj expenses will be collected in October. […]
Pakistan 'revamps' private Hajj system
- 07-Aug-2026
ISLAMABAD: Private Hajj bookings will no longer be processed solely through private operators and will instead be conducted under the supervision of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, ARY News reported on Friday, citing sources. For the first time, both the government and private Hajj operations will function under the direct oversight of the ministry. The […]
Pakistan decides major change in Hajj 2027 application process
- 05-Aug-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has decided to introduce a major change to the Hajj 2027 application process by designating a single bank to receive applications and process all payments, sources said on Wednesday. According to sources, applicants under both the government and private Hajj schemes will submit their applications and […]
Pakistan to open Hajj 2027 applications this week
- 03-Aug-2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is expected to begin receiving Hajj applications under the government scheme later this week, sources in the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony said on Monday. According to sources, the ministry will formally announce the opening of the application process in the coming days. Applicants will be allowed to pay the Hajj […]