ISLAMABAD: Today is the final day to pay the second installment of Hajj expenses under the government Hajj scheme, ARY News reported.
A whopping 97,000 prospective pilgrims have already submitted their payments, bringing the total amount received through the digital Hajj portal to Rs 61 billion for the second installment.
Among the digital payments, 45,245 individuals paid via 1Link, while 3,685 paid using debit or credit cards. On the other hand, 47,563 applicants paid through manual bank challans.
A spokesperson for the Ministry of Religious Affairs urged remaining pilgrims to submit their dues today, emphasizing that today is the strict deadline for the second installment under the government scheme.
The spokesperson informed that prospective pilgrims can pay their installment online via the National IT Board’s Hajj portal or through the Pak Hajj app. Applicants were advised to clear their dues promptly to avoid the cancellation of their applications.
Additionally, the spokesperson noted that the mandatory medical fitness certificate is available on the Hajj portal. Pilgrims must download the form, have it verified by an authorized doctor, and upload the signed certificate back onto the portal.
Pilgrims are strongly encouraged to use the Pak Hajj app for regular updates and instructions, the spokesperson added.