32,454 Pakistani Hajj pilgrims travel to Saudi Arabia via 126 flights

As many as 32,454 government scheme Hajj pilgrims and 4,489 private Hajj pilgrims have so far travelled to Saudi Arabia through 126 flights to perform the pilgrimage, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Monday.

The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony officially launched the second phase of its Hajj flight operations today (May 4), marking the commencement of direct flights to Jeddah. This transition follows the successful completion of initial flights primarily directed to Madinah.

On the opening day of this phase, a total of 4,337 pilgrims are scheduled to depart from various Pakistani cities via 17 dedicated flights. The expansion of the flight path to Jeddah is a strategic move to streamline the arrival of pilgrims as the Hajj season intensifies.

The Ministry provided a comprehensive update on the total influx of pilgrims to the Kingdom:

The Main Control Office of the Pakistan Hajj Mission continues to provide round-the-clock administrative and logistical support. The Missing and Recovery Department reported significant success in its recent operations:

Reunification: 6 lost pilgrims were successfully found and safely transported to their respective accommodations.

Logistics Recovery: The department recovered and delivered 3,700 bags and 37 wheelchairs to their rightful owners, ensuring minimal disruption for elderly and disabled pilgrims.

Furthermore, the Haram Guides have been instrumental in crowd management and navigation, providing pathfinding assistance to more than 13,000 pilgrims within the vicinity of the Holy sites.

Reporter: Usman Khan