--- title: "Pakistan extends Hajj payment deadline for intending pilgrims" description: "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." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/15194-hajj-2027-ministry-issues-urgent-reminder-for-second site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Pakistan extends Hajj payment deadline for intending pilgrims pakistan · updated 22 Oct 2026, 10:51 AM PKT · 19–22 Oct 2026 · 19 articles from 10 outlets over 4 developments **HarZaviya summary** — how 10 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > All outlets reported the October 20 deadline for the second instalment payment under the government Hajj scheme, with most leading with the urgency of the deadline. Most also mentioned the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony as the issuing authority. BOL News and ARY News added specific instructions, such as submitting verified medical certificates via the Hajj Portal. The framing across the excerpts was largely consistent, with no significant variation in emphasis or additional details. ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 22 Oct 2026 — Deadline for second Hajj installment extended by one day (1 outlet) - **Daily Times** — [Deadline for second Hajj installment extended by one day](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1570515/deadline-for-second-hajj-installment-extended-by-one-day/) · 22 Oct 2026, 10:51 AM PKT > Ministry of Religious Affairs has extended the deadline for depositing the second installment under the government Hajj Scheme by one day. According to the Ministry’s spokesperson, around 1,200 intending pilgrims have not deposited the second installment by the stipulated deadline. The remaining intending pilgrims under the government scheme have been advised to complete payment of […] ### 21 Oct 2026 — Pakistan extends Hajj payment deadline for intending pilgrims (5 outlets) > 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. - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Hajj 2027: Deadline for second installment extended by one day](https://www.app.com.pk/national/hajj-2027-deadline-for-second-installment-extended-by-one-day/) · 21 Oct 2026, 8:22 PM PKT > Ministry of Religious Affairs has extended the deadline for depositing the second installment under the government Hajj Scheme by one day. - **Daily Times** — [Pakistan extends Hajj payment deadline by one day](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1570292/pakistan-extends-hajj-payment-deadline-by-one-day/) · 21 Oct 2026, 7:29 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan has extended the deadline for the second instalment under its government Hajj scheme by one day. Intending pilgrims can now deposit their outstanding dues until midnight tonight. The Ministry of Religious Affairs confirmed the extension through a spokesperson. The additional time allows applicants who missed the original deadline to complete their payments. Read more: […] - **24 News HD** — [Deadline for depositing second Hajj installment extended](https://www.24newshd.tv/21-Oct-2026/deadline-depositing-second-hajj-installment-extended) · 21 Oct 2026, 2:12 PM PKT · 93% identical wording to the newest filing > The deadline for depositing the second installment under the government Hajj scheme has been extended by one day, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Wednesday. - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Pakistan extends Hajj payment deadline till midnight for intending pilgrims](https://www.arabnews.pk/pakistan/pakistan-extends-hajj-payment-deadline-till-midnight-for-intending-pilgrims-3004808) · 21 Oct 2026, 1:44 PM PKT · 69% identical wording to the newest filing - **Dunya News** — [Pakistan extends Hajj dues payment deadline by one day](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/978854-pakistan-extends-hajj-dues-payment-deadline-by-one-day) · 21 Oct 2026, 12:41 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan has extended the government Hajj scheme's second instalment deadline by one day. Applicants must pay by midnight or face cancellation of their applications. ### 20 Oct 2026 — Deadline set for second Hajj 2027 installment under government scheme (5 outlets) > Most outlets led with the October 20 deadline for the second Hajj 2027 installment under the government scheme, emphasizing the urgency for pilgrims to make the payment. A few also noted in passing that 97,000 pilgrims had already submitted their second installment. The Nation additionally highlighted the warning that missing the deadline could result in consequences, while others provided more general calls to action. - **Daily Times** — [Hajj 2027 second instalment deadline falls today](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1569848/hajj-2027-second-instalment-deadline-falls-today/) · 20 Oct 2026, 5:17 PM PKT > The Ministry of Religious Affairs has urged registered pilgrims to pay their second instalment for Hajj 2027 by October 20. Tuesday marks the final deadline for payments under the government’s Hajj scheme. Pilgrims who miss the deadline risk cancellation of their applications. According to the ministry’s spokesperson, around 97,000 intending pilgrims have deposited their second […] - **The Nation** — [Hajj 2027 pilgrims urged to pay second instalment by Oct 20](https://www.nation.com.pk/20-Oct-2026/hajj-2027-pilgrims-urged-pay-second-instalment-oct-20) · 20 Oct 2026, 1:33 PM PKT · 93% identical wording to the newest filing > The Ministry of Religious Affairs has urged intending pilgrims registered under the government’s Hajj Scheme 2027 to deposit their second instalment by October 20, warning that failure to meet the deadline could result in the cancellation of their applications. - **ARY News (English)** — [Today Is the deadline to pay second Hajj installment: Religious Affairs Ministry](https://arynews.tv/today-is-the-deadline-to-pay-second-hajj-installment-religious-affairs-ministry) · 20 Oct 2026, 12:25 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > A whopping 97,000 prospective pilgrims have already submitted their payments, bringing the total amount received through the digital... - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [October 20, last date to deposit gov hajj installment](https://www.app.com.pk/national/october-20-last-date-to-deposit-gov-hajj-installment/) · 20 Oct 2026, 11:02 AM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD, Oct 20 (APP):Only one day is left for depositing the second installment of Hajj 2027 dues under the government scheme, as October 20 is the last date for submission. According to a spokesperson for the Ministry of Religious Affairs, intending pilgrims may use the National IT Board’s Hajj Portal or the Pak Hajj App... - **24 News HD** — [Today is last day to pay second Hajj installment](https://www.24newshd.tv/20-Oct-2026/today-last-day-pay-second-hajj-installment) · 20 Oct 2026, 10:55 AM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > Today (October 20, 2026) is the last day to pay the second installment of Hajj dues under the government scheme, and 97,000 Hajj pilgrims have already deposited their second installment for Hajj 2027, 24NewsHD TV channel reported on Tuesday. ### 19 Oct 2026 — Deadline set for second installment of government Hajj scheme payments (6 outlets) > Most outlets emphasized the October 20 deadline for the second installment of Hajj scheme payments, with several noting the warning from the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony. A few also mentioned additional requirements, such as submitting verified medical certificates via the Hajj Portal. The framing was largely uniform, with the core message being the urgency of payment. - **Pakistan Observer** — [October 20 last date to pay second instalment for Govt Hajj Scheme](https://pakobserver.net/october-20-last-date-to-pay-second-instalment-for-govt-hajj-scheme/) · 19 Oct 2026, 2:51 PM PKT > ISLAMABAD – The Ministry of Religious Affairs has set October 20 as the deadline for pilgrims travelling under the government… - **BOL News** — [Pilgrims under government Hajj Scheme have one day left to pay the second installment of their dues](https://www.bolnews.com/pakistan/pilgrims-under-government-hajj-scheme-have-one-day-left-to-pay-the-second-installment-of-their-dues) · 19 Oct 2026, 2:27 PM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan's Religious Affairs Ministry urges Hajj pilgrims to finalize dues by Oct 20. Submit verified medical certificates via Hajj Portal now. - **ARY News (English)** — [Hajj 2027: Ministry issues urgent reminder for second installment payment by Oct 20](https://arynews.tv/hajj-2027-ministry-issues-urgent-reminder-for-second-installment-payment-by-oct-20) · 19 Oct 2026, 1:35 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > According to a spokesperson for the Ministry of Religious Affairs, pilgrims under the government Hajj scheme must pay their second... - **24 News HD** — [Oct 20 is last date for submitting second installment of Hajj dues](https://www.24newshd.tv/19-Oct-2026/oct-20-last-date-submitting-second-installment-hajj-dues) · 19 Oct 2026, 12:19 PM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > Only one day has left to submit the second installment of Hajj expenditure 2027, as the last date is October 20, 2026, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Monday. - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Pakistan urges pilgrims to complete payment of second Hajj installment as deadline looms](https://www.arabnews.pk/pakistan/pakistan-urges-pilgrims-to-complete-payment-of-second-hajj-installment-as-deadline-looms-3004595) · 19 Oct 2026, 12:11 PM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing - **Hum News English** — [One day left for govt scheme Hajj applicants to pay second instalment](https://humenglish.com/latest/one-day-left-for-govt-scheme-hajj-applicants-to-pay-second-instalment/) · 19 Oct 2026, 11:32 AM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > Pilgrims performing Hajj under the government scheme have been asked to pay the second instalment of their dues by October 20, with the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony warning that applications of those who miss the deadline may be cancelled. 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