Pakistani Hajj pilgrims to start returning tomorrow

Islamabad: The operation of the return of Pakistani Hajj pilgrims will begin tomorrow (Wednesday).

Manager of Islamabad International Airport Aftab Gilani has said that the post-Hajj operation will begin on June 11, with the first Hajj flight arriving in Islamabad from Jeddah at 3:00am.

Aftab Gilani stated that 307 pilgrims will return home on the first flight, and the post-Hajj operation will continue until July 10.

He added that after a week, flights will also arrive from Medina to Islamabad, and more than 30,000 pilgrims will return to Islamabad in the operation.

Aftab Gilani further said that all arrangements are complete at Islamabad Airport for the post-Hajj operation.