The deadline for submitting applications for Hajj 2025 is set to expire today, Tuesday.
The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced that all applications received today will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
As per the Ministry's statement, aspirant pilgrims can deposit the second instalment of their Hajj dues from December 19 to 27 in 15 designated banks.
Under the Hajj 2025 government scheme, a total of 179,210 Pakistanis are expected to perform Hajj. The cost for each pilgrim ranges between Rs1,075,000 and Rs1,175,000.
For the application process, pilgrims must submit Rs200,000 along with the application and another Rs400,000 after being selected through a balloting process. The remaining amount is due by February 10, 2025.
In case of cancellation, the Ministry has stated that a Rs50,000 deduction will apply to the first instalment, and Rs200,000 will be deducted if the third instalment is not paid. No refunds will be provided after February 10, 2025.
Additionally, the government has increased the compensation for the heirs of deceased pilgrims from Rs1 million to Rs2 million. 1,000 seats will be allocated for hardship cases, and 300 seats will be reserved for low-income employees registered under the Employees Old-Age Benefit Institution (EOBI).
