The last date for submission of Hajj applications along with dues from intending pilgrims for Hajj 2025 is December 3, 2024.
The central bank issued the directives following a request of the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony to facilitate the intending pilgrims in depositing Hajj applications along with dues for Hajj 2025, according to a statement issued here.
The SBP has directed the designated banks “to keep their concerned branches open from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on November 30, 2024, and December 1, 202,4 throughout the country.”
Pakistan banks receive over 20,000 applications for Hajj 2025
On November 23, the Pakistani government announced a massive drop in airfare for pilgrims performing Hajj 2025.
As per details, pilgrims enrolled in the federal government’s program will benefit from financial relief of Rs 1.24 billion following the recent announcement of a relief package that reduces airfares by $50 per individual.
This adjustment reduced Rs. 14,000 in ticket prices compared to the previous year, lowering the airfare for Hajj 2025 to Rs. 220,000, down from Rs. 234,000 per person last year.
This initiative represents the second consecutive year in which Hajj flight costs have been decreased for pilgrims.
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), Saudi Airlines, and various private carriers have consented to this package.
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