KARACHI: Banks across Pakistan will remain open this Saturday to help registered applicants submit their Hajj 2026 forms, the State Bank announced. Designated branches of 14 authorized banks will be open on August 9, 2025, from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm to facilitate the ongoing application process.
The decision was made on the request of the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony to ensure that applicants do not face difficulty in submitting their forms within the deadline.
The 14 banks authorized to collect applications include: National Bank of Pakistan, Habib Bank, United Bank, MCB Bank, Allied Bank, Bank Alfalah, Zarai Taraqiati Bank, Faysal Bank, Askari Bank, Bank Al Habib, Habib Metropolitan Bank, Soneri Bank, Meezan Bank, and Bank Islami.
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Earlier, the State Bank had allowed these banks to accept Hajj application forms from August 4 to August 9, 2025, at selected branches across the country.
