Islamabad: The Ministry of Religious Affairs has urged the intending Hajj pilgrims to complete their biometric verification through the Saudi Visa Bio app by Sunday.

According to Radio Pakistan, Tashir centers for biometric verification will also remain open from 9 am to 5 pm tomorrow and on Sunday to facilitate Hajj pilgrims. Hajj pilgrims can complete biometric verification at home using the Saudi Visa Bio app to avoid hassle. The Ministry's spokesperson says Hajj visas will not be issued without biometrics, however, pilgrims over 80 years of age are exempted from biometrics.