
09/07/2025
Nearly 250,000 Pakistanis have registered for Hajj 2026 as the mandatory registration deadline closed on July 9, 2025, via online portals or 15 designated banks, with no upfront fee. The Ministry of Religious Affairs opened registrations last month, allowing pilgrims to later choose between government or private schemes once costs and policies are finalized. Despite a challenging 2025 season, where private operators failed to utilize much of their 89,605 quota, the strong response reflects high public interest. Overseas Pakistanis and those previously excluded from private schemes are also required to register.
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