Second phase of Pakistan Hajj flight operation under government-sponsored scheme commences today.

Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sardar Muhammad Yousaf received 305 intending pilgrims, arriving directly from Islamabad under the “Makkah Route” initiative, at Jeddah airport.

Director General Hajj Abdul Wahab Soomro, Chief Coordinator Hajj Operations Dr. Mirza Ali Mehsud, Director Makkah Azizullah Khan, Consul General Khalid Majeed and Saudi officials were also present on the occasion.

Radio Pakistan correspondent Abdul Rehman Cheema reports from Jeddah that almost 46,000 pilgrims will arrive in Makkah via Jeddah by 31st of this month.

They will then proceed to Madinah after performing Hajj.