Pakistan’s Hajj flight operation for pilgrims traveling under the government scheme has entered its final phase, with 114,078 pilgrims — around 96 percent of the total — already arriving in Saudi Arabia through the Route to Makkah initiative and other scheduled flights.
Bangladesh Complete Historic 2-0 Test Series Sweep Over Pakistan After Sylhet Victory
According to the Ministry of Religious Affairs, the operation will conclude on Thursday night after the arrival of 10 additional flights carrying the remaining 4,756 pilgrims.
Authorities confirmed that the movement of all pilgrims from Madinah to Makkah has been completed, bringing the total number of Pakistani pilgrims currently staying in Makkah to 114,078.
Ministry spokesperson Umar Butt said a total of 1,520 welfare officers and support staff, along with 947 local assistants, are providing services to pilgrims throughout the Hajj period.
To facilitate transportation within Makkah, authorities have arranged 490 buses to ensure smooth movement for pilgrims.
The Pakistan Hajj Mission also reported that 23,823 pilgrims have been guided regarding routes to the Masjid al-Haram, while 42,858 pilgrims were assisted in visiting Riaz-ul-Jannah.
Healthcare services remain active for pilgrims, with mission clinics and dispensaries in Makkah and Madinah recording 86,924 outpatient visits.
The mission further stated that complaint management and lost-and-found services are functioning continuously. Of 2,118 complaints related to accommodation, transport and catering, 1,629 have been resolved, while 6,820 lost items and wheelchairs out of 6,845 reported cases have been recovered and returned.
