Overview
- The agreement was signed in Jeddah by Saudi Deputy Minister for Hajj and Umrah Dr Abdulfattah Bin Sulaiman Mashat and Pakistan’s Religious Affairs Secretary Dr Syed Ata-ur-Rehman.
- Medical eligibility rules exclude applicants with severe heart disease, kidney failure, liver cirrhosis, advanced-stage cancer, Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.
- Pilgrims diagnosed with contagious illnesses, including open pulmonary tuberculosis or viral hemorrhagic fever, will be barred from travel.
- Applicants are urged to undergo comprehensive medical examinations, and mandatory health certificates will be required, with false declarations risking disqualification.
- Pakistan’s Religious Affairs Ministry says arrangements for both government and private Hajj schemes will be completed on schedule with a focus on high-quality services.