According to a bank announcement, to make the Holy journey easy, around 700 branches of Bank Alfalah will be operational throughout the week including Saturday, 29th February, 2020 and Sunday, 1st March, 2020 where fully trained staff will be available to assist applicants in their application process regarding all requirements.

Successful applicants will be selected through balloting, results of which will be announced by the Ministry of Religious Affairs. Under the Government Hajj Scheme 2020, the Hajj charges have been announced by the federal government which include Hajj trainings, vaccinations, medical facilities (in Saudi Arab only), return ticket, stay in Makkah and Medina, food expenses, transportation, luggage boarding and Takaful fund.

The Hajj package for pilgrims based in south region is set at Rs 455, 695 without Qurbani and Rs 478,520 with Qurbani. The package for pilgrims based in north region is set at Rs 463,445 without Qurbani and Rs 486,270 with Qurbani.

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