Only one day remains for pilgrims registered under Pakistan’s government Hajj scheme to pay the second instalment of their Hajj dues, the Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced. According to the ministry’s spokesperson, government-scheme pilgrims must complete their payments by October 20 to avoid cancellation of their Hajj applications. Pilgrims can pay the outstanding amount through the National Information Technology Board’s Hajj portal or the Pak Hajj mobile application. The online portal offers payment options through bank cards, One Link and manual bank challans.

The ministry has urged all applicants to meet the deadline and complete the required formalities within the stipulated period. The Ministry of Religious Affairs has also reminded pilgrims that obtaining and submitting a verified medical fitness certificate is mandatory. Applicants must download the prescribed certificate from the Hajj portal, have it verified by a doctor and upload the signed document to the portal. The ministry has advised pilgrims to complete both the payment process and medical documentation requirements on time to avoid complications with their Hajj applications.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)