Pakistan, Aug. 18 -- Pakistan will begin accepting Hajj applications from August 18, following a revision to the original schedule. The process will operate on a first-come, first-served basis.

Applicants will submit forms and make payments through designated Habib Bank branches. The government will close applications once the allocated Hajj quota is filled.

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According to Ministry of Religious Affairs sources, pilgrims will pay the Hajj cost in two equal instalments. Applicants must deposit the first instalment when submitting their forms.

Both application submission and payments will be processed exclusively through Habib Bank. Applicants will need to follow the min...