Pakistan, Feb. 8 -- Intending pilgrims for Hajj 2026 must complete biometric verification today, as the Ministry of Religious Affairs confirmed that the final deadline ends Sunday without any extension. Officials warned that pilgrims who fail to complete the process will not be eligible to perform Hajj this year. Therefore, authorities urged applicants to act promptly to avoid disappointment. The directive applies to all registered pilgrims except those officially exempted.

According to ministry officials, biometric verification can be completed easily from home using the Saudi Visa Bio mobile application. This digital option allows pilgrims to submit facial and fingerprint data without visiting crowded centres. Moreover, the ministry en...