MAKKAH – As air-travel returns to normalcy in Pakistan, the second phase of Hajj flight operation will commence from Wednesday.
Director General Hajj, Abdul Wahab Soomro confirmed in an interview to Radio Pakistan that six hundred and thirty-three intending pilgrims are scheduled to arrive in Jeddah via two flights on Wednesday under Road to Makkah initiative.
Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf along with senior officials are scheduled to welcome the pilgrims upon their arrival at the airport.
Meanwhile, Director General Hajj has expressed satisfaction with the ongoing arrangements and noted that substantial improvements have been introduced in the residential facilities at Mina.
The official mentioned that weather conditions in Mina would not be much harsh this year which would benefit the pilgrims.
Abdul Wahab Soomro reiterated the government’s dedication to offering world-class amenities to all pilgrims.
It bears mentioning that the Hajj operation in Pakistan came to a standstill in recent days due to closure of airspace in the wake of war with India. The airspace remained closed intermittently after India launched strikes targeting multiple sites in Pakistan.
Pakistan’s retaliation through operation Bunyan Al Marsoos triggered the international players to de-escalate the situation after which ceasefire was announced between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.
