ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): So far, almost 80% of the seats under the Private Hajj Scheme have been reserved, while approximately 15,000 seats are still available for the aspirants.
Following the completion of the booking process under the Government Hajj Scheme, the pace of applications and bookings in the Private Hajj Scheme has accelerated.
According to the spokesperson of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, pilgrims wishing to perform Hajj under the Private Hajj Scheme have deposited a total of Rs57 billion in dues.
The spokesperson stated that out of the deposited amount, Rs30 billion were paid through One Link PSID and bank cards, while over R27 billion were deposited via manual bank challans.
The Ministry has clarified that this year, the cost of sacrifice, valued at Rs55,000, is already included in all private Hajj packages available on the Pak Hajj app and Hajj digital portal.
The spokesperson said if pilgrims wish to opt for any additional facility, the selection and relevant payment must also be made solely through the Hajj digital portal.
Private Hajj Scheme
The Ministry has directed individuals wishing to perform Hajj under the Private Hajj Scheme to complete their bookings for the remaining seats as early as possible.
Pilgrims can use the Pak Hajj mobile app or the Hajj digital portal for booking.
The spokesperson warned that Hajj dues should only be paid through the official Hajj portal or the Pak Hajj app.
Pilgrims should not pay money directly to any individual or company, as the Ministry said, it will not be responsible for any financial transactions of this nature.
The Ministry has instructed pilgrims to complete the Private Hajj booking and payment of dues through the designated digital channels before November 20 to ensure the timely completion of Hajj arrangements.
