The first hajj flight of 2026 departed from Islamabad to Madinah on Sunday under the Road to Makkah initiative, carrying 270 pilgrims as operations officially began from the capital. The flight marked the start of Pakistan’s annual hajj travel season, with arrangements designed to facilitate smoother immigration and travel procedures for pilgrims. A send-off ceremony […]
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Hajj flight carrying 340 pilgrims departs from Lahore Airport
The first Hajj flight from Lahore departed on Saturday, carrying 340 intending pilgrims to Madinah via Saudi Airline flight SV-5735, marking a significant milestone with the launch of the Route to Makkah at Allama Iqbal International Airport for the first time. Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousaf, Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin […]