ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The first phase of Hajj applications concluded on Saturday with the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony receiving more than 71,000 applications through its online portal and designated banks.
According to the ministry’s spokesperson, the next phase will run from August 11 to 16, during which applications will be accepted along with the first installment of expenses. In this phase, unregistered intending pilgrims will also be eligible to apply.
Hajj applications by overseas Pakistanis
The spokesperson said overseas Pakistanis can submit Hajj applications through a close relative at any designated bank branch. They will be required to provide their medical fitness certificates upon arrival in Pakistan.
The spokesperson further clarified that the receipt of applications will be closed once the allocated quota is filled.
