Hajj applications start today at 15 designated banks

The process of receiving Hajj applications is starting from today (Monday) in 15 designated banks across the country. Applicants must submit an advance payment of Rs 2 lakh along with their Hajj application.The second installment will be collected after the draw and the rest of the Hajj dues will have to be paid between February 1 and 10. According to the spokesperson of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, a quota of 89,605 pilgrims has been fixed for the official Hajj scheme.While 5000 seats have been allocated for overseas Pakistanis under the sponsorship scheme. Overseas applicants must pay in US dollars. The ministry will directly monitor the performance of hundreds of bank branches through a dashboard. Female Hajj pilgrims will be allowed to travel with a reliable group without a male guardian if they have the permission of one. Patron. Additional facilities under official Haj package are included separatelyFamily rooms, sacrificial slaughter facilities, and airfare, food, training, transport services (schools) and vaccinations. However, people with serious, complicated medical conditions will not be allowed to go on Hajj. The spokesman added that women in the early stages of pregnancy and children below the age of 12 will not be allowed to perform Hajj. Applicants will be able to get guidance through Hajj Helpline, official website, mobile app and social media accounts.