Published on, Aug. 17 -- August 17, 2025 1:32 PM

Pakistan has extended the deadline for submitting Hajj applications under the government scheme by one more day, allowing applicants to submit forms until Monday, August 18. This decision was made after receiving over 110,000 applications in just 12 days.

Initially, Saturday was the final day for submission. However, after a request from the Ministry of Religious Affairs, the State Bank of Pakistan approved keeping 14 designated banks open. Later that evening, the ministry decided to extend the deadline due to strong public response.

The ministry confirmed that only 7,000 seats remain under the government quota of 129,210, and applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served b...