Over 200,000 Pakistanis Complete Online Hajj Registration
ISLAMABAD: More than 200,000 Pakistanis have completed online registration for Hajj within the first 11 days of the ongoing campaign, reflecting strong early public response to the government’s digital registration system for the upcoming pilgrimage season.
According to figures shared by the Ministry of Religious Affairs, around 180,000 intending pilgrims submitted their details through the official web portal, while nearly 24,000 used the dedicated mobile application. The numbers show that digital platforms are now playing a central role in how Pakistan manages one of its largest annual religious travel operations.
The ministry’s data indicates that most applicants have so far preferred the government Hajj scheme. More than 154,000 people registered under the official scheme, while approximately 49,000 selected the private Hajj option, giving authorities an early picture of demand across both channels.
Punjab recorded the highest number of registrations, with about 95,000 applicants completing the process. Sindh followed with 63,000 registrations, while Khyber Pakhtunkhwa contributed around 28,000 applicants and Islamabad accounted for roughly 9,000 registrations.
The provincial breakdown also showed participation from smaller regions. Balochistan reported 5,500 completed registrations, Azad Jammu and Kashmir recorded 1,200 applicants, and Gilgit-Baltistan registered around 600 intending pilgrims during the first phase of the process.
Officials said the online system has been designed to make registration faster, easier and more accessible for citizens across the country. The ministry advised applicants to use only the official portal or mobile application and complete the process within the given deadline to avoid last-minute problems.
The registration figures also showed that 119,000 men and 84,500 women have completed the process so far. This gender breakdown is important for planning accommodation, transport, grouping arrangements and administrative support during the pilgrimage.
Hajj management is one of Pakistan’s most sensitive public-service responsibilities because it involves coordination with Saudi authorities, airlines, banks, private operators and thousands of families. Every year, delays or confusion in registration, payments, flight schedules or accommodation can affect public confidence in the system.
The strong early response suggests that more applicants may complete registration in the coming days as awareness spreads and families finalise their decisions. It also signals that online tools are becoming more widely accepted for major government services, including religious affairs.
The next stage will depend on how quickly authorities verify applications, manage scheme preferences and move toward balloting or further processing where required. For intending pilgrims, timely registration remains the most important step before the government finalises arrangements for travel, accommodation and other Hajj services.