ISLAMABAD: The first Haj flight of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) carrying 328 intending Haj pilgrims took off from Benazir Bhutto International Airport, Islamabad to Madina Munawara in late hours on Sunday.
According to details, Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Minister Sardar Muhammad Yousaf was present at Benazir Bhutto International Airport, Islamabad to see off the 328 intending pilgrims who would perform Haj under the government scheme.
On the occasion, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf asked the intending pilgrims to project positive image of the country by adopting good and disciplined behavior following the rules and regulation set by the government during the Haj process, he further added “I hope there will be no mismanagement in this year's Haj.
Nine more flights of intending Pilgrims from different cities, including Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, would also depart today.
The month-long pre Haj flights operation would culminate on August 26. A total of four airlines including PIA, Saudi Airlines, Air Blue and Shaheen Air would participate in the operation.
Hajj, the largest religious congregation of the Muslims, and Eid-ul-Azha are likely to be held in early September. Over 107,000 faithful from Pakistan are expected to perform Haj this year.
Video goes viral on social media, drawing anger from netizens and demand for harsh penalties
Political Financing Wing of ECP has asked PTI representatives to appear before electoral watchdog on April 30
Epicentre of the earthquake was New Malir Karachi
IT ministry notifies tech expert's appointment as convener of Digital Pakistan committee headed by state minister
Pakistani, Irani leaders highlight need to resolve Kashmir issue via peaceful means based on will of people
Petitioners raise objections on top court's six-member bench hearing military court's case