Pakistan and Saudi Arabia finalized their pilgrimage agreement for the 2026 Hajj season during a ceremony in Jeddah on Saturday evening. Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah Abdul Fattah bin Sulaiman Al-Mashat and Federal Secretary for Religious Affairs Syed Atta-ur-Rehman executed the accord, with Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Maliki and several Pakistani Hajj administration officials present.
Atta-ur-Rehman expressed appreciation for Saudi hospitality arrangements and confirmed that Pakistani pilgrims would receive premium services matching previous years. He emphasized the ministry's dedication to organizing both government and private sector pilgrimage programs efficiently according to Saudi directives. The agreement covers logistical preparations and amenities for Pakistani nationals traveling to perform the religious obligation in 2026.
Atta-ur-Rehman expressed appreciation for Saudi hospitality arrangements and confirmed that Pakistani pilgrims would receive premium services matching previous years. He emphasized the ministry's dedication to organizing both government and private sector pilgrimage programs efficiently according to Saudi directives. The agreement covers logistical preparations and amenities for Pakistani nationals traveling to perform the religious obligation in 2026.