Pakistan, Aug. 2 -- Thousands of Pakistani pilgrims who missed Hajj in 2025 under the private scheme will be allowed to perform Hajj in 2026. The Ministry of Religious Affairs and private Hajj operators finalized this resolution after weeks of uncertainty. Affected pilgrims will not be charged any extra amount, even if costs rise next year.

The Hajj Organizers Association of Pakistan (HOAP) gave formal assurance to the ministry. They committed to sending 25,000 to 26,000 pilgrims who couldn't travel due to mismanagement. These pilgrims had fully paid but were left out due to incomplete bookings or delayed arrangements by private operators.

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