Over 34,000 Pakistani Pilgrims Return Home As Post-Hajj Flights Continue
• More than 34,000 Pakistani pilgrims have returned home after Hajj.
• Around 84,791 pilgrims are still in Saudi Arabia awaiting their return flights.
• The post-Hajj repatriation operation will continue until June 30.
The return of Pakistani pilgrims from Saudi Arabia is continuing smoothly following the completion of Hajj, with more than 34,000 pilgrims already arriving back in Pakistan under the ongoing post-Hajj flight operation.
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According to official details, approximately 84,791 Pakistani pilgrims remain in Saudi Arabia and are expected to return in phases over the coming weeks. The repatriation operation is scheduled to continue until June 30.
Authorities have put special arrangements in place to ensure a smooth departure process for pilgrims and to minimize congestion at airports. As part of these measures, luggage check-in facilities are being provided directly at pilgrims’ accommodation sites, allowing baggage to be processed before they reach the airport.
Officials have advised pilgrims to prepare their luggage according to the announced schedules, as baggage processing is being carried out 24 to 48 hours before departure flights.
Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousaf is also expected to return to Pakistan today after overseeing Hajj-related responsibilities in Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, around 250 members of the Hajj support staff have already completed their duties and returned home.
In Madinah, post-Hajj arrangements have enabled thousands of pilgrims to visit Riyaz-ul-Jannah. Officials said more than 15,000 Pakistani pilgrims have so far been given the opportunity to offer prayers at the revered site.
The government says the phased return operation is progressing according to schedule, with flights continuing throughout June to bring the remaining pilgrims back to Pakistan safely and efficiently.
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