ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs has started collecting the first installment of dues from registered Hajj 2026 applicants from today, August 4. The payment window will remain open until August 9.
According to the ministry, those who missed earlier registration will also get a chance to apply. New applications will be accepted from August 11 to 16, depending on seat availability.
Media reports indicate that the cost of the Hajj Package 2026 will range between Rs1.15 million to Rs1.25 million. Applicants can submit their requests through designated banks or the ministry’s online portal.
The ministry said the selection process is based on a first-come, first-served basis. Once the quota is filled, the collection of dues will be halted.
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The second installment will be collected from November 1. In a major policy shift, the ministry has lifted restrictions on repeat Hajj pilgrims and removed the upper age limit. Officials say the move aims to accommodate more people and ensure full utilization of Pakistan’s Hajj quota.
