Pakistan’s Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has unveiled a revised Private Hajj Policy aimed at improving services and ensuring affordability for pilgrims. Key changes include capping private tour operator profits at 5%, establishing a clear mechanism for determining accommodation costs in Saudi Arabia, and mandating operators to provide detailed itineraries. The new policy seeks to address longstanding complaints of exorbitant pricing and inadequate facilities experienced by Pakistani citizens undertaking the Hajj pilgrimage through private channels. A dedicated portal will be launched for pilgrims to register complaints and track their applications. The government anticipates the reforms will foster greater transparency and competition within the private Hajj industry, benefiting approximately 80,000 pilgrims annually. Implementation will be closely monitored to ensure compliance and protect pilgrim rights. The policy is effective immediately for the upcoming Hajj season.