Overview
- The agreement on Hajj 2026 arrangements was signed in Jeddah by Saudi Deputy Minister Dr Abdulfattah Bin Sulaiman Mashat and Pakistan’s Religious Affairs Secretary Dr Syed Ata‑ur‑Rehman.
- Pakistan’s ministry outlined disqualifying conditions that include severe heart disease, kidney failure, liver cirrhosis, advanced‑stage cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, or dementia.
- Pilgrims with infectious illnesses such as open pulmonary tuberculosis or viral hemorrhagic fever will be barred from travel.
- Comprehensive medical examinations and official health certificates are mandatory, and false declarations can result in disqualification.
- Pakistani officials pledged timely completion of government and private Hajj schemes with services delivered in line with Saudi guidelines.