Process of receiving Hajj applications underway countrywide: ministry

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Islamabad, Jan. 19 (TNS): Process of receiving Hajj applications is continuing across the country including Azad Kashmir.

According to spokesperson of the Ministry of Religious Affairs , thirteen designated bank branches are receiving the Hajj applications.

He said that so far 1,72,000 hajj applications have been received and bank branches will remain open to receive the same on Saturday and Sunday.

He said that the intending pilgrims can submit their applications till Wednesday.

The Spokesperson said that balloting for successful applicants will be held on next Friday.