Islamabad, Aug 9, 2025: To ensure smooth Hajj 2026 application submissions from registered pilgrims, the State Bank of Pakistan, acting on the request of the Ministry of Religious Affairs & Interfaith Harmony, has instructed 14 selected banks to keep their specified branches operational from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. today, Saturday across the country.
As outlined in the official Hajj Policy, the Ministry has already authorised the following 14 banks to receive Hajj 2026 applications nationwide from August 4 to August 9, 2025:
- National Bank of Pakistan
- Habib Bank
- United Bank
- MCB Bank
- Allied Bank
- Bank Alfalah
- Zarai Taraqiati Bank
- Faysal Bank
- Askari Bank
- Bank Al-Habib
- Habib Metropolitan Bank
- Soneri Bank
- Meezan Bank
- Bank Islami
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More than 58,000 Hajj applications have been received so far. Spokesperson Ministry of Religious Affairs says Hajj applicants can submit their applications online or through banks as per their convenience.
