More than 150,000 Pakistanis have registered for Hajj 2027 within eight days of an online registration drive, the Pakistani religious affairs ministry announced on Monday, as preparations for next year's pilgrimage accelerate.
Registration Drive and Digital Transformation
The registration drive, launched on June 22, marks the first phase of preparations for Hajj 2027. It comes weeks after Pakistan concluded this year's Hajj operation, during which nearly 179,000 Pakistanis performed the pilgrimage. The ministry has provided an easier, transparent, and faster registration facility through its online Hajj portal and the 'Pak Hajj' mobile app, representing a major step toward complete digitization of Hajj services.
“In the first eight days of registration, more than 150,000 intending Hajj pilgrims completed their Hajj registration without any office procedures,” the ministry said in a statement. “The public has appreciated the new digital system and termed it as an effective step toward transparency, convenience and modern governance in the provision of government services.”
Fully Digital Payment System
The collection of Hajj dues is also moving toward being completely digital. Intending pilgrims will be able to pay their Hajj dues from home through the online portal or the mobile app. A modern system of collection of Hajj dues is being introduced through One Link, under which pilgrims will not have to visit banks or offices; all steps from registration to payment can be completed with a few clicks, according to the ministry.
Convenience for Overseas Pakistanis
The new digital model offers great convenience to overseas Pakistanis, enabling them to easily complete their Hajj registration, application submission, and payment of dues from anywhere in the world. The ministry said it has added several new features to its Hajj portal and mobile app, through which applicants can now easily access their application status, registration details, and other necessary information.
