Hajj pilgrims deposit over Rs8.7bn through digital portal
Since the payment of the first installment of Hajj dues started through the Hajj Digital Portal, at least 13,260 pilgrims have deposited more than Rs8.703 billion through various payment channels. As per the Hajj update issued on Wednesday, a total of 2,006 online transactions were completed through bank cards, while 4,615 transactions were processed through OneLink PSID. Pilgrims have been…
In the first phase of Hajj payments via the Hajj Digital Portal, over 13,260 pilgrims have contributed more than Rs8.703 billion through diverse payment methods. According to the latest Hajj update, 2,006 online transactions were finalized using bank cards, while 4,615 transactions were carried out via OneLink PSID. Pilgrims can now avail payment facilities through OneLink PSID, bank cards, and manual bank challans.
Furthermore, 6,761 Hajj pilgrims have made their dues payments through digital challans at Habib Bank. The statement also highlights that the payment of 7,000 pilgrims under the Short Hajj Scheme has been finalized.
The government has allocated 107,526 seats for the Hajj 2027 Government Scheme, with the 40-day package priced at Rs1.2 million and the 20 to 25-day package at Rs1.3 million, as announced by Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousaf. He mentioned that the entire Hajj 2027 process has been digitized end-to-end, thanks to the special directives of the Prime Minister and the collaborative efforts of the Ministry of Information Technology and the National IT Board.
Under the new policy, Hajj pilgrims can now complete the application process from home, pay Hajj dues, and access other stage-related facilities. The Ministry of Religious Affairs prioritizes saving pilgrims from long queues, unnecessary travel expenses, and waiting inconveniences by providing modern and easy digital facilities through the Pak Hajj App and Hajj Portal in partnership with the National IT Board.
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