ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has received over 58,000 applications from intending pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj, the religious affairs ministry said on Friday, adding that designated banks will remain open on Saturday, Aug. 9, to continue accepting Hajj forms.
The country has been allotted a Hajj quota of 179,210 pilgrims, of which 129,210 seats are reserved under the government scheme, while the remaining are allocated to private tour operators.
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 (approximately $4,050 to $4,236).
"So far, more than 58,000 Hajj applications have been received," the Ministry of Religious Affairs said in a statement.
"The designated banks will remain open tomorrow, Saturday, for receiving Hajj applications," it added. "The receipt of applications from registered Hajj pilgrims will continue on Saturday, Aug. 9."
