The Pakistan Hajj Mission reported steady movement of pilgrims as Hajj flights continue to ferry travellers to Saudi Arabia. So far 126 official flights have delivered 32,454 government-sponsored pilgrims while 4,489 private pilgrims have also arrived in the Kingdom.
Direct flights to Jeddah are starting from May 4, opening an additional route for pilgrims. On the current schedule, 17 flights from various Pakistani cities will depart today carrying 4,377 pilgrims, underlining the sustained pace of the operation.
The mission’s main control office in Saudi Arabia remains active in coordinating services. The lost and recovery section located under the control office has reunited six pilgrims with their parties and recovered mobility aids and luggage, including 37 wheelchairs and 37 suitcases, returning them to owners at their destinations.
Haram guides attached to the Pakistan Hajj Mission have provided directional assistance to more than 13,000 pilgrims, helping them navigate rites and key locations within the holy precincts. Such on-site guidance is being highlighted as a critical support for first-time and elderly pilgrims alike.
Medical teams are delivering continuous care under the Hajj Medical Mission. To date the medical unit has performed 132 dental procedures, taken 28 X-rays, conducted 18 laboratory tests, carried out eight ultrasounds and five ECGs, and provided roughly 5,000 outpatient services, ensuring routine and urgent healthcare needs are met during the pilgrimage.
Authorities say coordination between air operations, ground support and medical teams remains a priority as flights continue. The Pakistan Hajj Mission has emphasized that support services will be maintained throughout the arrival period to assist pilgrims arriving on Hajj flights and to ensure their onward movement and wellbeing in Saudi Arabia.
