{"id":2923,"date":"2026-06-07T07:54:06","date_gmt":"2026-06-07T07:54:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/?p=2923"},"modified":"2026-06-07T07:54:06","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T07:54:06","slug":"pakistanis-spent-over-rs139-billion-on-hajj-under-government-scheme-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/?p=2923","title":{"rendered":"Pakistanis Spent Over Rs139 Billion on Hajj Under Government Scheme in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Islamabad:<\/strong> More than <strong>119,000 Pakistani pilgrims<\/strong> performed Hajj this year under the government-sponsored Hajj scheme, spending a combined total of approximately <strong>Rs139.16 billion<\/strong>, according to official figures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The data provides a detailed breakdown of participation, expenditures, and program preferences among pilgrims who traveled to Saudi Arabia through the government&#8217;s Hajj arrangements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Over 119,000 Pilgrims Performed Hajj<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the report, a total of <strong>119,210 Pakistanis<\/strong> completed Hajj under the official government scheme during the 2026 pilgrimage season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pilgrims were offered two different packages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Long Hajj Program<\/strong> (40\u201345 days)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Short Hajj Program<\/strong> (20\u201322 days)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The majority of participants opted for the longer stay package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Long Hajj Program Most Popular<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The report states that <strong>77,743 pilgrims<\/strong> selected the long Hajj package, accounting for approximately <strong>65.2 percent<\/strong> of all pilgrims under the government scheme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each pilgrim in the long program paid approximately <strong>Rs1.15 million<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The longer package typically includes an extended stay in Saudi Arabia before and after the core Hajj rituals, allowing pilgrims more time for religious activities and visits to holy sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Than 41,000 Chose Short Hajj Package<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile, <strong>41,467 pilgrims<\/strong> selected the short Hajj package, representing <strong>34.8 percent<\/strong> of the total government quota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participants in the short program paid approximately <strong>Rs1.2 million per person<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although shorter in duration, the package is designed to cover the essential Hajj period while reducing the length of stay in Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Total Expenditure Reaches Rs139.16 Billion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Combined spending by all pilgrims under the government scheme reached approximately <strong>Rs139.16 billion<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The expenditure covered a range of services, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Air travel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accommodation in Makkah and Madinah<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transportation within Saudi Arabia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meals and logistics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Administrative and operational costs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hajj-related services and facilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The figure reflects the substantial scale of Pakistan\u2019s annual Hajj operation, one of the largest organized pilgrimage programs in the Muslim world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Female Participation Exceeds 43 Percent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The report also highlights significant participation by women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A total of <strong>50,114 women<\/strong> performed Hajj under the government scheme, representing <strong>43.5 percent<\/strong> of the official quota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The growing participation of female pilgrims reflects increasing accessibility and improved travel arrangements for women undertaking the pilgrimage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Male Pilgrims Remain Majority<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The number of male pilgrims stood at <strong>65,182<\/strong>, accounting for <strong>56.5 percent<\/strong> of those who traveled under the government scheme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Men therefore continued to make up the majority of Pakistani pilgrims, though the gender gap has narrowed compared to previous years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Large-Scale Hajj Management Operation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pakistan\u2019s Hajj operation involves extensive coordination between government departments, airlines, Saudi authorities, and support staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thousands of officials, medical personnel, volunteers, and service providers are deployed each year to facilitate travel, accommodation, healthcare, and guidance for pilgrims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Officials have described this year\u2019s operation as one of the largest and most complex logistical undertakings managed by the government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking Ahead<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the completion of the 2026 Hajj season, authorities are expected to review operational performance and gather feedback from pilgrims to improve future arrangements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The latest figures underscore both the religious significance of Hajj for Pakistanis and the substantial 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