1st post-Hajj flight carrying 340 pilgrims arrives
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Parliamentary Affairs Minister Dr Tariq Fazal receives Hajj pilgrims at Islamabad airport. PHOTO: APP
ISLAMABAD:
The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) commenced post-Hajj operations, with the flight from Saudi Arabia reaching Pakistan on Wednesday.
The first post-Hajj flight, PK-732, carrying 340 pilgrims from Saudi Arabia, arrived at Islamabad International Airport on Tuesday, marking the beginning of the repatriation process for Pakistani pilgrims.
Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry received the pilgrims at the airport.
During the month-long operation, thousands of pilgrims are expected to come back from Saudi Arabia after performing Hajj.