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ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 1st Jun, 2026) Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA), in coordination with all relevant stakeholders, continues to facilitate the return of Hujjaj under the ongoing Post-Hajj Operation 2026.
In this regard, the first official Government Hajj return flight, SV5724 from Jeddah, arrived at Islamabad International Airport on Monday carrying 400 pilgrims. The returning Hujjaj were welcomed by Federal Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, officials of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, PAA, ASF and other stakeholders.
Similarly, the first returning Hajj flight for Lahore, SV5734, arrived from Jeddah at Allama Iqbal International Airport Lahore. Provincial Minister for Specialized Health Care and Medical education Khawaja Salman Rafique, the Airport Manager Lahore and other officials received the pilgrims.
At Multan International Airport, the first post-Hajj flight for Multan, Air Blue flight PA-873, arrived from Jeddah carrying 151 pilgrims.
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At Jinnah International Airport, Karachi, AirSial flight PF-723, the first post-Hajj arrival flight for Karachi, arrived from Jeddah carrying 159 pilgrims. Federal Minister Das Kohistani, Provincial Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, the Airport Manager, and other officials welcomed the returning pilgrims.
Special facilitation arrangements were put in place at airports across the country to ensure smooth arrival procedures for pilgrims.
It is pertinent to note that the flight arriving at Islamabad International Airport on 30 May 2026 was a scheduled commercial flight carrying 114 pilgrims under the Private Hajj Scheme. The arrival of SV5724 today marked the first official Government Hajj return flight under the Post-Hajj Operation 2026.
The Pakistan Airports Authority warmly welcomes all returning Hujjaj and wishes them a safe and blessed homecoming.
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