ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s religious affairs ministry has urged intending pilgrims to deposit their second installment of Hajj dues today, Saturday, before the expiry of a Nov. 15 deadline, Pakistani state media reported.
Pakistan has been allocated a quota of 179,210 pilgrims for Hajj 2026. Of these, around 118,000 seats have been allocated to the government scheme and the rest to private tour operators.
Under Pakistan’s Hajj scheme, the estimated cost of the government package ranges from Rs1,150,000 to Rs1,250,000 [$4,049.93 to $4,236], subject to final agreements with service providers.
Applicants paid an initial installment of Rs500,000 ($1,764) or Rs550,000 ($1,941), depending on the selected package, in August, while the remaining amount was to be paid by November 15.
“Designated banks will remain open today for collection of Hajj dues,” the Radio Pakistan broadcaster reported on Saturday, citing religious affairs ministry spokesman Muhammad Umar Butt.
