First Hajj flight arrives in Islamabad carrying 340 pilgrims

Islamabad: The first Hajj flight from Saudi Arabia arrived in Islamabad carrying 340 pilgrims.

Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhry and officials of the Ministry of Religious Affairs welcomed the pilgrims at the airport.

Manager of Islamabad Airport Aftab Gilani said that the post-Hajj operation will continue till July 10.

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

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