Over 36,000 Pakistani Hajj pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia and out of these, 28,000 are staying in Madinah.
Among them, approximately 28,000 individuals have chosen to stay in Madinah, while the remaining 8,000 have completed their eight-day stay in Madinah and moved on to Makkah
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Radio Pakistan reports that the Pakistan Hajj Mission has appointed over 100 Haram Guides to provide assistance to pilgrims at the entry and exit points of Masjid Al Haram. These guides are dedicated to ensuring a smooth experience for the pilgrims during their visit to the holy site.
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Positioned strategically at multiple entrances of the Grand Mosque, these diligent Haram guides proudly exhibit Pakistani flags and don distinctive green caps and vests. Their primary objective is to offer invaluable aid and guidance to the pilgrims, ensuring that they are directed towards the buses that will transport them to their assigned accommodations in a comfortable manner.
It is worth noting that the commencement of the Hajj flight operation for Pakistani pilgrims took place on May 21. The inaugural Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight departed from Karachi, carrying 328 pilgrims en route to Saudi Arabia.
For its extensive Hajj operation, Pakistan International Airlines has employed Boeing 777 and Airbus 320 aircraft. This robust fleet will facilitate the transportation of over 65,000 intending pilgrims to Saudi Arabia during the operation.
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During the departure, notable attendees included Sajjad Haider, Director Hajj Karachi, Imtiaz Shah, Director General of the Benazir Income Support Programme, as well as officials from PIA and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
It is noteworthy to mention that the commencement of the Hajj flight operation for Pakistani pilgrims took place on May 21. The inaugural Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight departed from Karachi, carrying 328 pilgrims en route to Saudi Arabia.
To facilitate this extensive Hajj operation, Pakistan International Airlines has employed Boeing 777 and Airbus 320 aircraft. This endeavor aims to transport over 65,000 intending pilgrims to Saudi Arabia.
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During the departure, notable attendees included Sajjad Haider, Director Hajj Karachi, Imtiaz Shah, Director General of the Benazir Income Support Programme, as well as officials from PIA and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).