Pakistan, June 30 -- More than 150,000 prospective pilgrims have successfully completed their online registration for Hajj 2027, marking a major step in Pakistan's efforts to modernise and digitise the pilgrimage application process.

According to the Ministry of Religious Affairs, the milestone was achieved through the government's online Hajj portal, which allows applicants to complete their registration from home without visiting designated offices. The initiative is aimed at making the process more convenient, transparent and efficient for intending pilgrims across the country.

A ministry spokesperson said that, on the instructions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, an online payment system has also been introduced to streamline the c...