--- title: "Hajj pilgrims deposit second installment under government scheme" description: "Most outlets reported the ongoing collection of the second installment for the government Hajj scheme, noting the number of pilgrims who have deposited their dues. 24 News HD mentioned 33,190 pilgrims, while Associated Press of Pakistan cited a higher figure of 39,200 and added that the deadline for depositing the installment is October 20, as stated by the ministry spokesperson." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/12015-hajj-2027-second-installment-payment-to-begin-on-october-5 site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Hajj pilgrims deposit second installment under government scheme pakistan · updated 8 Oct 2026, 10:38 PM PKT · 2–8 Oct 2026 · 22 articles from 11 outlets over 5 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 8 Oct 2026 — Hajj pilgrims deposit second installment under government scheme (2 outlets) > Most outlets reported the ongoing collection of the second installment for the government Hajj scheme, noting the number of pilgrims who have deposited their dues. 24 News HD mentioned 33,190 pilgrims, while Associated Press of Pakistan cited a higher figure of 39,200 and added that the deadline for depositing the installment is October 20, as stated by the ministry spokesperson. - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Deadline for depositing second Hajj installment Oct 20: Spokesperson](https://www.app.com.pk/national/deadline-for-depositing-second-hajj-installment-oct-20-spokesperson/) · 8 Oct 2026, 10:38 PM PKT > The spokesperson for the Ministry of Religious Affairs on Thursday stated that the collection of the second installment of Hajj dues under the Government Hajj Scheme is underway, with 39,200 pilgrims having deposited the amount so far. - **24 News HD** — [33,190 intending Hajj pilgrims deposit second installment](https://www.24newshd.tv/08-Oct-2026/33-190-intending-hajj-pilgrims-deposit-second-installment) · 8 Oct 2026, 12:24 PM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > The collection of the second installment under the government Hajj scheme is underway and so far 33,190 pilgrims have deposited their dues, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Thursday. ### 6 Oct 2026 — Pilgrims Pay Second Hajj Installment, Billions Collected (2 outlets) > Most outlets reported the number of pilgrims who paid the second installment under the Government Hajj Scheme and the total amount collected. The Associated Press of Pakistan provided two slightly different figures, while the Daily Times repeated the initial number and amount. There was no significant difference in framing beyond the numerical details. - **Daily Times** — [14, 605 pilgrims paid second hajj installment, Rs 9.3 billion collected](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1563719/14-605-pilgrims-paid-second-hajj-installment-rs-9-3-billion-collected/) · 7 Oct 2026, 12:07 PM PKT > As many as 14,605 intending pilgrims under the Government Hajj Scheme have submitted the second installment of Hajj dues as the collection process commenced on Tuesday. According to a spokesperson for the Ministry of Religious Affairs, 10,000 intending pilgrims submitted the second installment through One-Link, while 899 paid the fee through bank cards and 3,612 […] - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [22,172 pilgrims paid second hajj installment, 14.17 bln collected](https://www.app.com.pk/national/22172-pilgrims-paid-second-hajj-installment-14-17-bln-collected/) · 6 Oct 2026, 11:32 PM PKT · 95% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD, Oct 6 (APP):As many as 22,172 intending pilgrims under the Government Hajj Scheme have submitted the second instalment of their Hajj dues since the collection process began on Tuesday, according to the Ministry of Religious Affairs. A ministry spokesperson said 12,743 pilgrims paid their dues through One-Link, while 1,089 used bank cards and another... ### 5 Oct 2026 — Second instalment collection begins for government Hajj scheme (6 outlets) > Most outlets reported that the second instalment collection for Pakistan’s government Hajj scheme has begun, with the majority noting the date as October 5 and identifying the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony as the responsible body. While most referred to the year as 2027, one outlet, Dunya News, mentioned 2026. The framing was largely consistent, with the focus on the start of the payment process for selected pilgrims. - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Second Hajj installment collection begins](https://www.app.com.pk/national/second-hajj-installment-collection-begins/) · 5 Oct 2026, 5:42 PM PKT > ISLAMABAD, Oct 5 (APP):The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony on Monday started collecting the second installment of Hajj dues from pilgrims selected under the Government Hajj Scheme 2027. According to the ministry, successful applicants can deposit the second installment from October 5 to October 20. The ministry said the payment process has been... - **ProPakistani** — [Govt Starts Collecting 2nd Hajj Payments](https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/05/govt-starts-collecting-2nd-hajj-payments/) · 5 Oct 2026, 5:27 PM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has started collecting the second installment from pilgrims selected under the Regular… Read More - **Minute Mirror** — [Second instalment collection begins for government...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/second-instalment-collection-begins-for-government-hajj-scheme-639927/) · 5 Oct 2026, 4:35 PM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > The collection of the second instalment of payments under Pakistan’s government Hajj scheme has officially started from October 5, according to the - **Dunya News** — [Hajj 2026: Second installment under government scheme collection begins today](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/976171-hajj-2026-second-installment-under-government-scheme-collection-begin) · 5 Oct 2026, 3:34 PM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > The second installment for government Hajj scheme pilgrims can be deposited from October 5 to 20. A medical fitness certificate must be uploaded before payment. - **Daily Times** — [Hajj 2027: second instalment collection begins for government scheme](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1562644/hajj-2027-second-instalment-collection-begins-for-government-scheme/) · 5 Oct 2026, 10:26 AM PKT · 93% identical wording to the newest filing > The Ministry of Religious Affairs has started collecting the second instalment from pilgrims selected under Pakistan’s government Hajj scheme. The ministry said successful applicants can deposit the second payment from October 5 to October 20. Pilgrims must complete the payment within the announced deadline to retain their Hajj applications. Read More: Hajj 2027 application process […] - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Pakistan opens second Hajj payment window, sets Oct. 20 deadline](https://www.arabnews.pk/pakistan/pakistan-opens-second-hajj-payment-window-sets-oct-20-deadline-3003212) · 5 Oct 2026, 8:52 AM PKT · 65% identical wording to the newest filing ### 4 Oct 2026 — Government sets second Hajj payment deadline for registered pilgrims (3 outlets) > Most outlets reported the announcement of a second instalment for Hajj expenses under the official registration scheme. 24 News HD specified that the government has decided to collect the payment, while The Express Tribune focused on the deadline for the 2027 Hajj season. - **The Express Tribune** — [Hajj 2027 second instalment deadline set](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2633018/hajj-2027-second-instalment-deadline-set) · 4 Oct 2026, 10:35 PM PKT > . - **24 News HD** — [Govt announces second Hajj payment for registered pilgrims](https://www.24newshd.tv/04-Oct-2026/govt-announces-second-hajj-payment-registered-pilgrims) · 4 Oct 2026, 12:04 PM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing > The federal government has decided to collect the second instalment of Hajj expenses from pilgrims registered under the official scheme. - **Dunya News** — [Govt sets Oct 20 as deadline for pilgrims to deposit second Hajj installment](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/976012-govt-sets-oct-20-as-deadline-for-pilgrims-to-deposit-second-hajj-insta) · 4 Oct 2026, 11:10 AM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > The country completed online booking of all seats under the government Hajj scheme on Aug. 25, marking the first time the entire quota had been filled through a digital reservation system. ### 2 Oct 2026 — Hajj 2027 second installment payment to begin on October 5 (8 outlets) > Most outlets reported that the second installment for Hajj 2027 government scheme pilgrims will begin on October 5, with several noting the payment window extends until October 20 and is available through digital platforms. The Nation, Pakistan Observer, and Abb Takk News included the ministry’s name in their headlines, while others, like 24 News HD and Dunya News, provided more specific details about the payment period or method. Overall, the framing was consistent across the outlets, with slight variations in headline structure and the inclusion of additional details in the excerpts. - **Abb Takk News** — [Hajj 2027: Second instalment payment opens for govt scheme pilgrims](https://abbtakk.tv/hajj-2027-second-instalment-payment-opens-for-govt-scheme-pilgrims/) · 3 Oct 2026, 6:40 PM PKT > ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced that pilgrims selected under the government Hajj Scheme 2027 can submit their second instalment of dues from October 5 to October 20. According to a ministry spokesperson, the payment facility will be available through the Pak Hajj App and Digital Hajj Portal... - **ProPakistani** — [Hajj 2027 Second Installment Payment Date Announced](https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/03/hajj-2027-second-installment-payment-date-announced/) · 3 Oct 2026, 12:36 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony will begin collecting the second installment of Hajj dues from government scheme… Read More - **Pakistan Observer** — [Hajj 2027: Pakistan announces second installment payment schedule](https://pakobserver.net/hajj-2027-pakistan-announces-second-installment-payment-schedule/) · 3 Oct 2026, 10:31 AM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD – The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced that the second installment of Hajj dues for government-sponsored pilgrims for… - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Pakistan sets Oct. 20 as deadline for pilgrims to deposit second Hajj installment under official scheme](https://www.arabnews.pk/pakistan/pakistan-sets-oct-20-as-deadline-for-pilgrims-to-deposit-second-hajj-installment-under-official-scheme-3003046) · 3 Oct 2026, 9:35 AM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing - **Dunya News** — [Hajj 2027 second installment payment to begin October 5](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/975858-hajj-2027-second-installment-payment-to-begin-october-5) · 3 Oct 2026, 7:50 AM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > Hajj 2027 government scheme pilgrims can pay the second installment from October 5 to 20 through digital platforms. - **The Nation** — [Hajj 2027 second installment payment to begin on October 5](https://www.nation.com.pk/02-Oct-2026/hajj-2027-second-installment-payment-begin-october-5) · 2 Oct 2026, 11:50 PM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced that government-scheme pilgrims selected for Hajj 2027 can start paying their second installment of dues from October 5. - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [2nd Hajj installment to be collected from Oct 5](https://www.app.com.pk/national/2nd-hajj-installment-to-be-collected-from-oct-5/) · 2 Oct 2026, 11:22 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has announced that the collection of the second installment of Hajj dues from government scheme pilgrims for Hajj 2027 will commence on Monday, October 5. - **24 News HD** — [Hajj 2027: Govt pilgrims to pay second instalment from Oct 5](https://www.24newshd.tv/02-Oct-2026/hajj-2027-govt-pilgrims-pay-second-instalment-oct-5) · 2 Oct 2026, 11:00 PM PKT · 90% identical wording to the newest filing > The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced that government scheme pilgrims for Hajj 2027 will be able to pay the second instalment of their dues from October 5, 24NewsHD TV reported on Friday. ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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