Government Reopens Hajj Applications
The Ministry of Religious Affairs has launched the second phase of applications for the government’s Hajj scheme after the first round received fewer applications than expected.
According to official data, 60.3 percent of the quota has been filled so far. In the past six days, 71,286 registered pilgrims have submitted applications at designated banks. With a total of 118,210 seats available, 46,924 remain vacant.
Officials said applications will be accepted until the quota is reached, after which the process will be closed.
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The deadline for submitting forms with the first installment is 16 August. For the longer Hajj package, the initial payment is set at Rs500,000, while for the shorter package it is Rs550,000.
The ministry has confirmed that overseas Pakistanis are also eligible to apply through their close relatives in Pakistan. However, they must present a medical fitness certificate upon returning to the country.
The authorities urged prospective pilgrims to apply promptly to secure their place, noting that demand may increase closer to the deadline.
