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1st Hajj flight carrying 316 Pakistani Pilgrims lands at Madinah Munawara

F.P. Report

KARACHI: The first Hajj flight carrying 316 Pakistani Pilgrims landed at Madinah Munawara on Sunday.

Our correspondent from Javed Iqbal reports from Madinah Munawara that these pilgrims arrived through the PIA National Flag Carrier, PK 773.

At the airport, the Pakistani Pilgrims were welcomed by Director General Hajj, Abdul Wahab Somroo, Director Hajj and other officials of Pakistani Hajj Mission.

They also distributed gifts and bouquets among the arriving pilgrims.

Gifts were also distributed by Saudi Authorities among Pakistani Hajj pilgrims at Madinah Munawara Airport.

While talking to Radio Pakistan’s correspondent Javed Iqbal at Madinah Airport, pilgrims expressed satisfaction over facilities provided by Pakistani and Saudi authorities at immigration desk and for their transportation.

They also appreciated the services provided by Pakistani Moavineen at Madinah Airport and the training programs offered by the Ministry of Religious Affairs.

899 other Pakistani are also arriving in Madinah today through Serene and PIA airlines from Lahore, Faisalabad and Karachi.

The Frontier Post

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