ISLAMABAD, Dec 16 : Last date for receipt of applications under Open Haj scheme has been extended upto December 22 for convenience of the intending pilgrims, a spokesman of the ministry of religious affairs said on Sunday.

However, those desirous would be allowed to submit their applications with a late fee of Rs5,000 till December 31 and with a late fee of Rs10,000 till January 31.

He said incomplete Haj application forms or those without the requisite documents in original would not be entertained. The requisite documents include: Haj form (available from Haj directorates), international passport, international ticket, certificate of residence in Makkah Mukarrama duly attested by the Directorate of South Asia or Saudi Arabian Commerce Ministry besides two drafts to meet Muallim fee, charges for transportation and tentage accommodation.—APP