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Makkah: Pre-Hajj flight operation under the government Hajj Scheme successfully concluded today as the 33-day long operation airlifted 88,260 guests of Allah to the Holy land. The last flight carrying 307 intending pilgrims landed at Jeddah airport this evening at 18:55 KSA time.
According to Radio Pakistan, over 115,000 Pakistani pilgrims will perform Hajj this year, with 27,011 participating under the Private Scheme. In a bid to ensure a smooth experience for the pilgrims, around 470 Nazimeen are being deputed to facilitate them during the Mashair days, accompanying them throughout the Hajj days.