LAHORE: Pakistan International Airlines’ (pia) post-Hajj operation is underway as flights carrying pilgrims arrived in Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore and 329 pilgrims landed at Allama Iqbal international airport in Lahore on Tuesday morning.
Around 700 pilgrims were brought back to the country on Monday as flights from Saudi Arabia landed in Karachi and Islamabad.
According to a press release issued by PIA on its social media pages, the national flag carrier will operate 225 Hajj and regular scheduled flights from Saudi Arabia.
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The PIA post-Hajj operation will bring back 68,000 pilgrims from Saudi Arabia through Hajj and regular scheduled flights. It will conclude on September 25.
PIA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Musharraf Rasool Cyan has instructed airline officials and Hajj team members for the successful commencement of the operations and to provide full support and assistance to the returning pilgrims, the statement added.
