ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s religion ministry announced the final cost of the government’s long and short duration Hajj packages, saying that the former will cost Rs1,075,000 ($3,805) per head while the cost for the shorter duration has been set at Rs1,150,000 ($4,120).
Saudi Arabia has allocated a quota of 179,210 Hajj pilgrims for Pakistan in 2025, with an equal split between the government and private schemes. Pakistan last year set the same cost for Hajj 2024 under the government scheme.
Pakistan’s Ministry of Religious Affairs (MoRA) this month said the government had introduced a “shortened” Hajj program of 20 to 25 days for the first time which would make the journey easier and more accessible for Pakistani pilgrims. Pakistan’s Hajj Policy 2025 also allows pilgrims to pay for the pilgrimage in installments for the first time ever.
“The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced the final Hajj package prices,” the religion ministry said. “The final price of the long Hajj package has been set at Rs10,75,000 while the short Hajj package has been set at Rs11,50,000.”
The statement added that the third installment of Hajj dues will be collected from Feb. 1-10.
It said limited seats were left for the government’s Hajj scheme, adding that its applications would be accepted until Jan. 30. The statement also mentioned that bookings for the short Hajj scheme had now been filled.
“New applications will be accepted on a first-come first-serve basis until Jan. 30,” it added. “Private Hajj pilgrims can continue booking until Jan. 31.”
The ministry also advised Hajj organizing companies to immediately upload the data of private pilgrims to the government’s e-portal.
The ministry has also launched the Pak Hajj 2025 mobile application, available for both Android and iPhone users, to guide pilgrims. Additionally, the government announced a reduction in airfare, lowering ticket prices for federal program pilgrims to Rs 220,000, down from last year’s Rs 234,000.
Pakistan International Airlines, Saudi Airlines, and private carriers have agreed to transport pilgrims this year.
Pakistan says ‘long’ Hajj package under government scheme to cost $3,805
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- Pakistan commerce minister reaffirms commitment to advance discussions for preferential trade agreement
KARACHI: The Trade Promotion Organizations of Pakistan and Cambodia on Wednesday signed an agreement to promote bilateral trade, enhance business networking and exchange information between the two countries, Pakistan’s commerce ministry said.
The agreement was signed between both sides as Pakistan’s Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan co-chaired the second Pakistan-Cambodia Joint Trade Committee (JTC) meeting in Islamabad with his counterpart in Cambodia, Cham Nimul.
The meeting took place as Islamabad intensifies efforts to diversify export markets beyond traditional Middle Eastern and Western destinations, while strengthening engagement within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
“The meeting concluded with the signing of the Joint Statement by the Co-Chairs, followed by the witnessing of the signing of the agreement between the Trade Promotion Organizations of Pakistan and Cambodia — a step aimed at enhancing information exchange, business networking, and trade promotion initiatives,” the Pakistani commerce ministry said in a statement.
Khan stressed that the JTC serves as an effective platform to review progress, address challenges and identify new avenues for cooperation between both sides.
He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to advancing discussions toward a Preferential Trade Agreement to enhance market access and diversify trade baskets.
The Pakistani side highlighted export potential in rice, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and agricultural products, while Cambodia identified opportunities in cassava, cashew nuts, footwear, and rubber products, the commerce ministry said.
“Both sides agreed to facilitate direct engagement between their business communities to translate these complementarities into concrete trade flows,” the statement added.
Pakistan’s Board of Investment presented opportunities in energy, IT, tourism and infrastructure, positioning the country as “a gateway to Central Asia,” the ministry said.
Cambodia outlined the advantages under its new investment law and special economic zones, proposing that their country could serve as a strategic production base for Pakistani enterprises seeking access to ASEAN and Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership countries.
The two sides also agreed to advance cooperation in agriculture, aviation, IT, AI, cybersecurity, labor and vocational training.
“The Second Pakistan–Cambodia Joint Trade Committee marked a significant milestone in deepening bilateral economic engagement, laying a clear roadmap for enhanced trade, investment, and institutional collaboration between the two friendly nations,” the commerce ministry said.
