30,000 quota allocated for short Hajj 2027, says Sardar Yousaf
Published On 10 Aug, 2026
Addressing a press conference regarding important information for Hajj 2027, he stated that the second instalment of Hajj expenses will be collected in October.
The minister also informed that an overall quota of 30,000 has been allocated for the short Hajj.
Applications under the short Hajj scheme will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, and the application process will close immediately once the quota is filled.
Private Hajj pilgrims can choose an operator through the Pak Hajj App and must ensure payments are made through it as well.
He warned pilgrims to strictly avoid paying any Hajj operator directly.
Highlighting the digitization of the process, he said the entire Hajj system has been digitized to save citizens from standing in long queues outside banks.
Sardar Yousuf reiterated that the process is completely secure and automated, adding that the overall quota for the government Hajj scheme is 107,526.
The minister noted that pilgrims can now submit their applications from the comfort of their homes, with as many as 400,000 registered pilgrims expected to apply.
He informed that a private bank has been appointed as the official partner to receive Hajj applications, and the formal signing of the Hajj service agreement with the bank is underway.
