The 1st Hajj flight (PK-717) of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) with 301 intending pilgrims on board left for holy land Saudi Arabia from Sialkot International Airport Limited (SIAL).
Provincial Minister for Local Government Punjab Minister Zeeshan Rafique saw off the intending pilgrims at Sialkot International Airport Limited (SIAL).
In-charge Hajj Operations Sialkot Syed Mujeeb Akbar Shah said that all necessary arrangements had been finalized for Hajj flights operation from the SIAL.
He said that Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and AirSial would transport 3450 male and female intending pilgrims to Saudi Arabia by 12 direct Hajj flights from Sialkot International Airport Limited (SIAL).
The In-Charge Hajj Operations said that due to construction of runway at SIAL, 3 flights carrying 605 pilgrims had already departed from Lahore to Saudi Arabia. He also said that the Hajj operation would continue till June 8.
Provincial Minister for Local Government Zeeshan Rafique congratulated the intending pilgrims, and said that happiness of Hajj-e-Baitullah was the reward of Allah Almighty.
