ISLAMABAD, December 3, 2024: The Ministry of Religious Affairs has extended the deadline for Hajj applications to December 10, 2024, in response to challenges faced by a large number of applicants.
All applications submitted by December 3 will be considered successful.
In addition, the Ministry announced that all applications under the Sponsorship Scheme will be declared successful without the need for a ballot.
This extension was granted following requests from pilgrims who were struggling to complete the application process, providing them with an extra seven days to submit their forms.
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Federal Minister for Religious Affairs, Chaudhry Salik Hussain urged overseas Pakistanis to deposit their sponsorship amounts by the new deadline of December 10 to ensure their eligibility.
To facilitate applicants, the Ministry has recommended downloading the ‘Pak Hajj Mobile’ App, which provides up-to-date information and guidelines.
The app aims to ensure a smooth and efficient process for all pilgrims under the extended application period.