Explanation

PITB will continue operational control of Hajj digitization to ensure service continuity and avoid disruption.

MoIT&T (via NITB) should play a supervisory and learning role to build institutional capacity; 

This will enable real-time observation, risk mitigation, and phased readiness for 2027.

The takeover requires clear SOPs, joint governance, performance benchmarks, and transition milestones

Explanation

The Ministry shall engage PITB for Hajj operation 2026 and ensure inter alia:

a. Provide real-time visibility of pilgrim’s data and payments;

b. Prevent double bookings or occupied slots;

c. Real time visibility of transferring of DHCs funds to KSA; 

Explanation

HMM stands for Hajj Medical Mission

Explanation

 The prescribed financial framework and timelines given in Part-III of Hajj Policy 2026 ... within a stipulated timeframe as per Annex-II

Explanation

A Complaint Disposal Committee (CDC)

It is a committee that handles complaints and makes decisions about them such as during the Hajj or Umrah

Explanation

 The Mashaer (Holy sites in Makkah including Mina, Muzdalifah and Arafat)

It is the area divided into seven Establishments 

Where each Establishment has its camps, routes, and parking spaces to handle the movement of pilgrims

Explanation

Submission of requests for remittance of funds to KSA for Mashair Contracts 15.08.2025 to 15.11.2025

Explanation

MoIT&T stand for, Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication

Explanation

The Government of Pakistan’s policy of engaging the Private Sector covers various areas, including management, logistics, and welfare services to Hujjaj.

As a matter of policy, MoRA&IH has proactively encouraged the private sector for Hajj Management since 2005.

MoRA&IH, in the short-term plan, shall sign a Service Provider Agreement (SPA) with a limited number of Munazzamas /DHCs, under a monitoring regime. 

Explanation

The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony

It is responsible for religious matters such as pilgrimages outside Pakistan

The agency has its headquarters in Islamabad

Formed 14 August 1973

The Ministry was established by Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.

Its first minister was Maulana Kausar Niazi.