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Introduction

The Government of Pakistan has introduced a structured and accessible Hajj scheme for 2025 offering both long and short pilgrimage options The policy divides the total 179 210 pilgrim quota equally between government and private schemes ensuring fairness and greater opportunity for applicants  

The government scheme features two packages Pilgrims can choose a long stay of 38 to 42 days or a short stay of 20 to 25 days in Saudi Arabia Costs range from PKR 1 075 000 to PKR 1 175 000 with an extra PKR 55 000 for sacrificial rites  

To ease the financial burden a phased payment plan was introduced Pilgrims submit PKR 200 000 with the application PKR 400 000 within ten days of the ballot and the remaining balance by 10 February 2025  

For overseas Pakistanis the sponsorship scheme allows remitting USD 4 225 from abroad on a first come first served basis without a lottery Completing the fee in USD ensures priority placement within the 5000‑seat overseas quota  

Applications run from 18 November to early December 2024 at designated banks including Alfalah Meezan and others Pilgrims must submit valid CNIC passport medical certificate and photographs  

The Saudi authorities have introduced key updates for 2025 due to extreme heat and crowd safety Children under age 12 are banned from attending foreign Hajj flights and pilgrims are urged to use umbrellas wear light clothes and avoid daytime exposure during peak heat reaching 41 °C  

This government scheme aims to offer affordable reliable and safe Hajj options for Pakistani pilgrims ensuring broader access and a memorable spiritual journey

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