Pakistan to launch ‘digital corridor’ with Saudi Arabia to streamline Hajj operations
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will establish a “digital corridor” with Saudi Arabia aimed at streamlining Hajj operations, state-run Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) reported on Sunday, saying the collaboration will improve services for pilgrims and share their real time data with Saudi Hajj systems and platforms.
The initiative is being launched under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s directives to modernize Hajj management through advanced technology and integrated digital systems, APP reported. The National Information Technology Board (NITB) is spearheading the initiative, it added.
“Confirming the development from Makkah, NITB Program Manager Muhammad Awais said the landmark digital corridor would enable real-time sharing of pilgrims’ data with Saudi Arabia’s central Hajj systems, including the Nusuk and Masar platforms,” APP said.
Nusuk is Saudi Arabia’s official digital platform for Hajj and Umrah services, while the Masar platform connects pilgrims worldwide with authorized service providers and streamlines the booking of hotels, flights, and transportation.
