On Tuesday, the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony revealed the costs of the 2025 Hajj packages after the recent agreement between Islamabad and Riyadh. The agreement guarantees improved facilities for the anticipated 179,210 Pakistani pilgrims this year.
Under the negotiated terms, Pakistani pilgrims will benefit from negotiated accommodations in Minareceivezed. The long Hajj package costs Rs1,075,000, while the short Hajj package will cost Rs1,150,000.
A ministry spokesperson revealed that the third instalment of Hajj dues is due between February 1 and 10. They also noted that there are still a few spots under the government Hajj scheme, which will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis until January 30.
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New applications are only being accepted for the long Hajj package, as spots for the short Hajj package have been filled. The booking window for private Hajj pilgrims remains open until the end of January.
As of January 18, the ministry received 84,620 applications under the regular scheme, with only 1,380 seats remaining. Applicants must submit Rs600,000 covering the first two instalments. Since January 10, designated banks have been processing applications for the remaining 4,500 seats on a first-come, first-served basis.
Moreover, the ministry has contacted private Hajj operators to approve packages exceeding Rs3 million, ensuring a broad range of options for all pilgrims.
