Govt publishes list of 113 approved Umrah companies

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs has taken a key step to protect Umrah pilgrims from fraud by releasing a verified list of Umrah companies, ARY News reported.

According to the ministry, a list of 113 authorised Umrah companies has been published on its official website. The list will remain valid for the Islamic year 1447 Hijri.

The ministry advised all Umrah pilgrims to verify the company details on the official website before making any booking. It further instructed that all payments must be made through banks directly into the company’s official account.

The spokesperson also stressed that pilgrims must collect a payment receipt and a copy of the contract from the company to avoid any potential issues during their pilgrimage.

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The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony on Friday released the official list of verified Umrah tour operators for the year 2025–26 (1447 AH).

According to the ministry, agreements of 53 Umrah companies from across the country have been attested in the first phase. The verification aims to safeguard pilgrims from fraud, scams, and financial losses.

The approved operators belong to various cities, including Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Peshawar, and have undergone a strict scrutiny process to ensure they meet government standards.

Ministry spokesperson Muhammad Umar Butt urged intending pilgrims to book their Umrah packages only through verified operators.

The spokesperson added that the attested list is valid for one year (1447 AH). He urged other  companies to complete the process of their documentation and agreements in accordance with ministry regulations.

The verified list of Umrah operators has been uploaded to the official Ministry of Religious Affairs website for public access.