Ministry receives over 91,000 Hajj applications, intending pilgrims may apply till August 16

The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced that it has received 91,300 Hajj applications under the government scheme, while intending pilgrims may apply for the remaining seats until August 16, the 24NewsHD TV reported on Tuesday. 

 According to the ministry’s spokesperson, applications for the remaining more than 37,000 seats under the government scheme can be filed through the online portal or designated bank branches.

“The receiving of Hajj applications will be immediately stopped as soon as the available seats are filled.” 

Under the government scheme, pilgrims can choose between a long Hajj package (38–42 days) and a short package (20–25 days).

The estimated cost of the government Hajj package ranges between Rs1,150,000 and Rs1,250,000.

“It is mandatory to submit the first installment of Rs500,000 or Rs550,000 along with the application according to the package,” the ministry said.

The second installment of Hajj dues will be collected starting from November 1.

The spokesperson further clarified that overseas Pakistanis holding a valid Pakistani passport are also eligible to apply.

Pakistan has a Hajj quota of 179,210 pilgrims for 2026, with 129,210 seats allocated for the government scheme and the rest for private tour operators.

Reporter: Usman Khan