Pakistan completes Hajj guidance arrangements: Over 118,000 pilgrims arrive in Makkah

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 22nd May, 2026) Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf visited various departments of the Pakistan Hajj Mission in Makkah and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to providing maximum facilities to Pakistani pilgrims during Hajj 1447 AH.

A Ministry of Religious Affairs official told APP on Friday that the minister reviewed operational arrangements, accommodation, transport, food, complaint management and guidance services being provided to pilgrims under the government Hajj scheme.

During the visit, the minister was briefed that more than 118,000 Pakistani pilgrims have already arrived in Makkah under the official Hajj scheme.

The briefing informed the minister that the ministry had completed the training and deployment of Nazims to guide pilgrims during Hajj rituals, with one Nazim assigned to lead every group of 188 pilgrims during the performance of Manasik-e-Hajj.

Sardar Muhammad Yousaf said feedback from pilgrims would be collected through a mobile application after the completion of Hajj, while complete operational statistics would be released after returning to Pakistan.

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The official said the Pakistan Hajj mobile application and toll-free helpline remained active round the clock to provide guidance and address complaints of pilgrims.

According to the briefing, complaints related to food, transport and accommodation remained below one percent this year, while around 23,000 pilgrims were provided guidance through the mobile application and Haram guides.

The report said complaint ratios regarding accommodation, food and transport remained at 0.32%, 0.71% and 0.52% respectively, while complaint resolution rates reached 89%, 70% and 90 %. Remaining complaints were found irrelevant after review.

Officials further informed the minister that pilgrims would be transported to Mina during the night between 7th and 8th Dhul-Hijjah under the approved operational plan.

The minister urged Pakistani pilgrims to continue demonstrating discipline and positive conduct to further enhance Pakistan’s image during Hajj, the official added.

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