Pakistan, July 30 -- The federal cabinet, under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's leadership, has approved Pakistan's Hajj Policy for 2026. As part of the new policy, the cost of performing Hajj under the government scheme will range between Rs11.5 lakh and Rs12.5 lacs. This decision comes as part of broader efforts to make the pilgrimage more accessible to the public.

According to official sources, the Ministry of Religious Affairs initially proposed allocating 40% of the Hajj quota to the government and 60% to private tour operators. However, the Prime Minister overruled the proposal. The final quota distribution has been revised to 70% for the government and 30% for private operators, significantly increasing the government's share.

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