Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will begin its post-Hajj repatriation flights on Tuesday evening, with flight PK-732 departing from Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport at 8:50 PM local time. The flight, carrying 307 pilgrims, is scheduled to arrive at Islamabad International Airport at 3:50 AM on Wednesday, confirmed Dr. Syed Ata Ur Rehman, Secretary of the Ministry of Religious Affairs.
Following this, the first return flight from Madinah, PK-7030, will depart on June 12 at 3:30 PM, arriving in Lahore at 10:30 PM with around 307 pilgrims onboard.
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The operation is set to continue until July 10, culminating with flight PK-7094 from Madinah to Islamabad at 12:30 PM, carrying approximately 437 pilgrims.
In total, more than 88,000 pilgrims who performed Hajj under the government scheme will be brought back to Pakistan across 362 flights. This year, over 115,000 Pakistanis completed Hajj through both government and private arrangements.
The Pakistan Hajj Mission has ensured comprehensive logistical arrangements to facilitate the safe, smooth, and dignified return of all pilgrims.
