Pakistan, Aug. 3 -- The federal government has decided to accept Hajj applications from unregistered pilgrims due to concerns over fewer-than-expected applications from registered candidates. The Ministry of Religious Affairs made this decision to ensure that the full Hajj quota of 125,000 pilgrims can be utilized. This move comes after only 450,000 people completed registration, raising fears that the allocated quota may not be filled.

Sources confirmed that applications from registered pilgrims under the government scheme will be accepted from August 4 to August 9. These individuals were given the first opportunity to apply for Hajj 2025. However, with a potential shortfall, the ministry has now decided to open the process to unregiste...