Hajj pilgrims given four days to pay second installment

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1. 22 Oct 2026 91% related

   10 outlets · 4 developments

   Pakistan extends Hajj payment deadline for intending pilgrims

   Most outlets reported the extension of the deadline for the second Hajj installment under the government scheme, noting the new cutoff time as midnight. Arab News Pakistan and Daily Times both highlighted the extension and the reason (for intending pilgrims), while Daily Times also specified that the deadline was extended by one day. 24 News HD mentioned the extension but did not specify the duration. The framing across the coverage was largely consistent, with a focus on the procedural update.

2. 17 Oct 2026 81% related

   2 outlets

   Pakistan urges pilgrims to pay second Hajj 2027 instalment before October 20

   Most outlets reported the government's call for timely payment of the second Hajj 2027 instalment by October 20, with a focus on the religious affairs ministry's directive. Arab News Pakistan and Daily Times both highlighted the deadline and the risk of cancellation for late payments, though Daily Times included a slightly more detailed reference to the ministry’s statement.

3. 12 Oct 2026 77% related

   3 outlets

   Government collects Rs32.6bn in second Hajj dues installment from 51,500 pilgrims

   Most outlets reported the government's receipt of Rs32.6 billion in the second installment of Hajj dues under the 2027 scheme, with 51,500 pilgrims having made payments. 24 News HD and Associated Press of Pakistan provided similar details, with the latter specifying the year as 2027. Abb Takk News also highlighted the amount and number of applicants but included a detail about a ministry spokesperson mentioning 26,000 — the context of this figure is not elaborated in the excerpt.

4. 8 Oct 2026 87% related

   11 outlets · 5 developments

   Hajj pilgrims deposit second installment under government scheme

   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.

5. 22 Aug 2026 75% related

   7 outlets · 3 developments

   Government collects over Rs52 billion from Hajj 2027 applicants

   Most outlets reported the government receiving between Rs52 billion and Rs55 billion from the first installment of Hajj 2027 payments, with varying figures for the number of pilgrims, ranging from 84,000 to 88,700. All emphasized the use of the government’s digital Hajj portal or scheme for the payments. 24 News HD highlighted the amount collected in three days, while others presented the total without specifying a timeframe.