The Ministry of Religious Affairs has published the schedule for Hajj flights operating under the government scheme. Senator Talha Mehmood announced that Pakistan’s Hajj flights for 2023 will commence on May 21, with the first flight departing from Islamabad. The intending pilgrims will also leave for Saudi Arabia from Karachi and Lahore.
Subsequently, the first Hajj flight from Sialkot is scheduled for Monday, followed by flights from Multan on Tuesday and Quetta on the following Wednesday. Rahim Yar Khan and Sukkur will have their flights on June 6 and June 7, respectively, while the last Hajj flight will depart on June 20.
As part of the “Road to Makkah” project, Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Interior Minister Dr. Nasir Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Dawood arrived in Pakistan for a two-day visit. The project aims to simplify and streamline immigration processes for pilgrims, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free experience.
The Saudi official was scheduled to finalize and sign an agreement related to the project during his stay, and he was also expected to meet with Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, the Federal Minister for Narcotics Control, and the Chief of Army Staff.
The “Road to Makkah” initiative has been launched in five countries, including Pakistan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Morocco, and Bangladesh, with the goal of providing easy and convenient immigration facilities for pilgrims.
