For pilgrims: PIA to commence post-Hajj operations

“The post-Hajj operation will commence from Saturday till October 16,” a PIA official says

PESHAWAR: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will start post-Hajj operations from Jeddah and Medina in Saudi Arabia to Peshawar and other cities from Saturday.

“The post-Hajj operation will commence from Saturday till October 16,” a PIA official said. The first group of pilgrims will arrive in the country on Saturday from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He added the pilgrims will be received with a warm welcome at Bacha Khan International Airport, Peshawar.  The directorate of Hajj, Peshawar, ordered authorities to bring the pilgrims to the Qayyum Stadium after they land at the airport. He said the relatives would receive the pilgrims at the stadium.

Published in The Express Tribune, September 16^th, 2016.