Banks were barred from taking a sudden Hajj applications

Islam Abad (94 news) Pakistan's Ministry of Religious Affairs has stopped banks from accepting Hajj applications and directed that 24 Banks do not accept Hajj applications from February.

The Ministry of Religious Affairs has issued a circular to banks not to receive applications, asking all banks to wait for further instructions from the Ministry.

The circular says that the final date for receipt and submission of applications will be announced later, all banks will not accept Hajj applications and money until further orders, the final announcement of the new date will be made by Monday.