The first Hajj flight from Pakistan is set to depart for Saudi Arabia on May 1, according to sources from the Ministry of Religious Affairs.
The Hajj operation will span 30 days, with the final flight scheduled for May 30. Officials expect the flight schedule to be released by April 10.
A total of five airlines, including Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and Saudi Airlines, will facilitate the pilgrimage.
This year, 179,210 Pakistani pilgrims will perform Hajj, with around 89,000 traveling under the government scheme.
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