ISLAMABAD: Designated banks across Pakistan are open today for the receipt of Hajj applications from intending pilgrims under the government scheme, according to the Pakistani religious affairs ministry.
Pakistan has a Hajj quota of 179,210 pilgrims. Of this, 129,210 seats have been allocated for the government scheme and the rest for private tour operators. The religious affairs ministry this week said it had received 91,000 applications under the government scheme.
The religious affairs ministry said the State Bank of Pakistan accepted its request and issued orders to keep open branches of 14 designated banks for the receipt of Hajj applications on the final day. Pakistan began receiving Hajj applications on Aug. 4.
“Bookings will be closed once the required number of applicants is reached,” the ministry said. “Hajj applications received on a first-come, first-served basis will be considered valid.”
It urged Hajj applicants to obtain a computerized receipt from the bank and check their details on the ministry’s online portal or Pak Hajj 2026 app.
