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PIA announces pre-Hajj operation for 2025

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The national airline, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), has announced its pre-Hajj operation for 2025. The operation will start on April 29 and continue until June 1. During this period, the national airline will operate 280 special flights to transport over 56,000 Pakistani pilgrims to Saudi Arabia, Express News reported. According to sources, this year, 20,000 pilgrims will travel under the government’s Hajj scheme, while 36,000 will trav…

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PIA announces pre-Hajj operation for 2025

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PIA to Begin Pre-Hajj Operations on April 29 to Transport Over 56,000 Pilgrims

PIA has officially announced the start of its pre-Hajj operations for 2025. The airline will begin flying pilgrims to Saudi Arabia from April 29 and will continue these flights until June 1, 2025. During this time, PIA will operate 280 special flights to help more than 56,000 Pakistani pilgrims reach Saudi Arabia. These flights will use Boeing 777 and Airbus 320 aircraft, which are known for providing a safe and comfortable travel experience. Pi…

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Over 70,000 Pakistani pilgrims might miss Hajj 2025 and here's why - Pakistan Observer

ISLAMABAD – Thousands of Pakistanis hoping to fulfill their lifelong dream of performing Hajj might miss this year’s annual pilgrimage, it has emerged. The Pakistani government sends around 180,000 pilgrims in total to Saudi Arabia and for this year, around 80,000 pilgrims had to be dispatched to the holy kingdom through private tour operators; however, reports have emerged that a major blunder might lead to thousands of Pakistanis missing Hajj …

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PIA Hajj flight operation to commence from April 29

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has officially announced the commencement of its pre-Hajj operation, which will run from April 29 to June 1. During this period, the national carrier will transport more than 56,000 Pakistani pilgrims to Saudi Arabia through 280 special flights. Reports said PIA will transport 20,000 pilgrims under the government’s Hajj scheme and 36,000 under the private scheme. To make the journey more comfortable, Boeing …

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Islamabad Post

PM Shehbaz orders probe over failure to adhere to Saudi Hajj policy - Islamabad Post

ISLAMABAD, APR 5 (DNA): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formed an inquiry committee to probe the alleged failure of Pakistani authorities to fulfil the formalities set by Saudi Arabia for availing private Hajj scheme quota of 70,000 pilgrims. The three-member committee, headed by federal secretary for Cabinet Division Kamran Afzal, comprises Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Chaudhary Rashid Mahmood Langrial and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) Chi…

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Pakistan Live News

PM Shehbaz Orders Probe Over Failure To Adhere To Saudi Hajj Policy - Pakistan Live News

ilgrims circle the Kaaba as they pray at the Grand Mosque, during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia, on June 16, 2024. — Reuters Three-member committee to present report to PM in 3 days. Panel to review efforts for compliance of Saudi Hajj policy. Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Yousaf briefs PM Shehbaz. ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formed an inquiry committee to probe the alleged failure …

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