Hajj 2027: Over 84,000 Pakistani Pilgrims Submit First Installment Under Government Scheme

Over 84,000 pilgrims have paid the first installment for Hajj 2027 under Pakistan's government scheme, generating Rs 52.5 billion. While the short package filled 30,000 seats instantly, 23,000 long-package spots remain. Saudi Arabia has also allocated a 1% quota (1,792 seats) for POC holders.

PAKISTAN NEWS

Aagahi Hub

8/22/20261 min read

Pilgrims at the Grand Mosque in Makkah representing Pakistan Hajj 2027 updates on Aagahi Hub
Pilgrims at the Grand Mosque in Makkah representing Pakistan Hajj 2027 updates on Aagahi Hub

Over 84,000 pilgrims have deposited their first payment installment for Hajj 2027 under the official government scheme.

So far, the Ministry of Religious Affairs has collected a total of Rs 52.5 billion in initial deposits through official digital payment channels.

Seat Availability Breakdown

The government offers two main Hajj packages to suit different schedules:

  • Short Hajj Package (20 to 25 Days): Demand was extremely high, and all 30,000 available seats were fully booked on the very first day.

  • Long Hajj Package (40 Days): Around 23,000 seats remain available for interested applicants.

The ministry has advised prospective pilgrims to complete their registration profiles on the official Pak Hajj mobile app or the Hajj portal as soon as possible. Seat bookings for the 40-day package will close immediately once the remaining quota is filled.

New Hajj Quota Approved for Overseas Pakistan Origin Card (POC) Holders

In a major policy update, Saudi Arabia has officially permitted foreign citizens of Pakistani origin who hold a Pakistan Origin Card (POC) to perform Hajj under Pakistan's national quota for the first time.

Key details about the new POC quota include:

  1. Dedicated Allocation: 1% of Pakistan's total Hajj quota is reserved specifically for POC cardholders.

  2. Total Seats: 1,792 spots are set aside for POC holders for Hajj 2027.

  3. Application Options: Qualified POC holders can apply through either the government scheme or approved private operators.

  4. Who Qualifies: Overseas individuals who originally held Pakistani citizenship but later gave up their Pakistani passports and acquired foreign nationality.

Visa processing for POC applicants will follow standard Saudi Ministry of Hajj regulations. Complete eligibility criteria and guidelines are available on the official Ministry of Religious Affairs website.

Stay tuned to Aagahi Hub for continuous updates on government welfare schemes, international developments, and public announcements.