Pakistan receives 72,869 applications for Hajj 2023
Pakistan has received 72,869 applications for Hajj 2023 up till March 31, 2023 under the government’s regular scheme quota of 44,190.
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Banks asked to open on Saturday, Sunday to accept Hajj applications
KARACHI: Banks have been asked to open their branches on Saturday and Sunday to accept applications under Hajj 2023.
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Pakistan to provide foreign exchange cover of $90 million for Hajj – 2023
Pakistan has decided to provide foreign exchange cover of $90 million for Hajj 2023. This has been decided by the government while approving Hajj Policy.
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Pakistani rupee falls 36% to Saudi Riyal in seven months
KARACHI: The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) has recorded a sharp decline by Rs16.79 or 36 per cent against the Saudi Riyal during the past seven months January – July 2022, according to official data. According to weighted average customer exchange rates issued by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the selling rate by exchange companies opened […]
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SBP issues instructions on Hajj related outward remittances
KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued instructions to banks related to issuance of remittances for Hajj expanses and their repatriation on non-utilization. The SBP issued a circular dated June 03, 2022 invited attention of banks to Para 45A, Chapter 17 of Foreign Exchange Manual in terms of which Authorized Dealers are allowed to […]
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Banks directed to observe working on weekly holidays for Hajj form collection
KARACHI: In a move to ease the process for prospective Hajj pilgrims, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued a directive to banks, instructing them to keep their doors open on weekends.
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SBP directs banks to collect Hajj applications on coming weekly holidays
KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday directed banks to collect Hajj applications and other dues on coming weekly holidays on Saturday February 29 and Sunday March 01. A statement issued by the SBP stated that in order to facilitate the intending pilgrims to deposit application forms along with dues for Hajj 2020, 13 […]
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Hajj, Umrah: Saudi Arabia advises biometric confirmation locally
KARACHI: The ministry of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia has issued instructions for pilgrims in countries with Biometric enrollment centres for Hajj & Umrah must consider completing the mandatory biometric registration locally after obtaining Hajj or Umrah visa. The ministry said that registering biometric information before arriving at the entry ports of the Kingdom […]
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SBP directs for opening bank branches on Saturday to receive Hajj applications
KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday directed commercial banks to open branches on March 09 (Saturday) for collection of Hajj forms. The SBP said that Ministry of Religious Affairs & Interfaith Harmony, Government of Pakistan has extended the date for collection of Hajj applications by designated banks from March 7, 2019 to March […]
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Banks to remain open on Saturday, Sunday for receiving Hajj applications
KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday said that the commercial banks will remain open on March 2-3 (Saturday – Sunday) to facilitate pilgrims in depositing Hajj applications along with dues.
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