ISLAMABAD: As many as 84,000 Pakistani pilgrims intending to perform Hajj 2027 under the government scheme have deposited their first instalments through the Hajj digital portal, the Ministry of Religious Affairs said on Friday.
According to the ministry spokesperson, payments made through the Hajj Digital Portal have so far generated Rs52.5 billion in first-instalment collections.
The ministry said 30,000 seats under the long Hajj package have already been booked, while 23,500 seats remain available.
The government has introduced three payment channels through the Pak Hajj App and Hajj Portal to facilitate pilgrims in depositing their dues.
The Ministry of Religious Affairs has urged intending pilgrims to complete their personal details and payments on the Hajj portal at the earliest.
Officials cautioned that bookings for Hajj 2027 under the 40-day package will be closed once the required number of pilgrims is reached.
The ministry advised prospective pilgrims to complete the payment process promptly to secure their places under the government’s Hajj scheme.
Govt announces major Hajj 2027 facilitation for Pakistanis
Earlier, Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousaf on Tuesday inaugurated an online payment system for pilgrims seeking to perform Hajj in 2027, allowing them to pay their Hajj expenses from home.
Speaking at the launch, the minister said applicants from across Pakistan could now submit their Hajj payments online using bank cards, making the process more convenient for pilgrims.
He said more than 400,000 people had already registered for Hajj 2027 through the Pak Hajj mobile application.
Sardar Yousaf said the facility had been introduced in collaboration with the National Information Technology Board (NITB), enabling pilgrims to apply online and complete the Hajj process digitally.
He added that the entire Hajj system had been end-to-end digitalised, allowing applicants to complete registration and payment procedures without visiting government offices.
The minister said that with the launch of the online payment facility, registered pilgrims could begin depositing their Hajj expenses from Tuesday.
According to the minister, 107,527 seats have been allocated for Pakistan’s government Hajj scheme for 2027.
