67,000 Pakistani Pilgrims are going to miss Hajj this year

67,000 Pakistani pilgrims are likely going to miss Hajj this year due to payment delays and agreement delays. It is reported that more than 67,000 pilgrims who applied through the private Hajj schemes will not be able to perform Hajj this year. Every year there is huge demand for Hajj globally, and in 2024, over 1.83 million performed Hajj. It is expected that more than 2024 pilgrims can perform Hajj this year.

However, due to the delay in making payment to Saudi Arabia, the finalization of the agreement was also delayed, which has affected more than 67,000 Pakistani pilgrims who are likely going to miss the chance to perform Hajj this year. Moreover, Pakistan received 10,000 additional quotas for pilgrims, as the previous quota seemed like it was not enough to fulfill the demands of Pakistani Hajj pilgrims. 

However, the Saudi Arabian government only has accepted the payment of 14,000 private pilgrims, which will bring uncertainty to more than 67,000, and it is likely that others will have the opportunity to travel to Saudi Arabia and perform Hajj as the deadline is near for the final bookings. Moreover, there is a surge in demand for Hajj, which has caused a delay in payment and caused a delay in processing the agreement. There are many Pakistani pilgrims that made early bookings and booked everything on time, and now they will feel disappointed that they will not be able to perform Hajj this year. 

However, the final decision will be made by the Saudi Arabian authorities, and they have the authority to decide and resolve the issue. It is likely that the Saudi Arabian government will look into this matter and accept more than 67,000 Pakistani pilgrims and allow them to perform Hajj this year. It is expected that this issue will reach the Saudi Arabian government, as they have comradely ties with the Pakistani government.