A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) post-Hajj flight from Jeddah to Karachi experienced a lengthy delay on Wednesday after a technical fault was detected in the aircraft shortly before departure. Read More: Hajj arrivals surpass 2025 despite regional conflict The flight, carrying pilgrims returning home after completing Hajj, was scheduled to leave Jeddah Airport in the morning. […]
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First post-Hajj flights arrive in Islamabad, Lahore, Faisalabad
The first post-Hajj flight carrying 370 Pakistani pilgrims landed at Islamabad International Airport on Monday, marking the beginning of the return phase of Hajj 2026. The pilgrims, who belonged to different parts of the country, arrived after completing their religious journey in Saudi Arabia. They were warmly received at the airport by Federal Minister for […]
Pakistan begins post-Hajj flight operation on May 31
The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced that the post-Hajj flight operation for the return of Pakistani pilgrims from Saudi Arabia will commence on May 31, with hundreds of thousands of worshippers expected to arrive home over the coming weeks. Read More: Faithful begin leaving Makkah after Hajj pilgrimage According to the ministry, the first return flight […]