ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has announced the full restoration of Pakistan’s airspace, allowing Hajj operations to proceed according to schedule.
Speaking to APP, Ministry spokesperson Muhammad Umar Butt confirmed that all Hajj flights will now depart for Saudi Arabia as originally planned, following temporary disruptions caused by recent security concerns.
The spokesperson revealed that a total of 10 Hajj flights were cancelled during the suspension period, affecting 2,290 pilgrims. These included three flights from Lahore, two from Islamabad, and one each from Karachi and Multan.
“Out of the affected passengers, 1,277 pilgrims have already been accommodated and sent to Saudi Arabia via special flights,” said Butt. He added that arrangements are underway to fly the remaining 1,013 pilgrims through additional special flights as soon as possible.
So far, 19,669 Pakistani pilgrims have successfully reached Saudi Arabia under the ongoing Hajj Operation 2025. The Ministry has advised all pilgrims to stay in close contact with their designated Haji Camps for timely updates and flight details.
