PIA’s Inaugural Hajj Flight PK713 Takes Off for Madinah
The inaugural flight of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) for Hajj 2025 departed today, April 29, 2025, from Islamabad International Airport to Madinah, under the “Route to Makkah” project. Flight PK713, operated on a Boeing 777 aircraft, took off at 05:21 AM with 427 pilgrims onboard.
A special reception was held at the State Lounge, where the Chief Operating Officer/Airport Manager welcomed the pilgrims. The event was graced by the presence of Sardar Muhammad Yousaf, Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony; H.E. Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Maliki, Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan; Zulfiqar Haider, Secretary Ministry of Religious Affairs; Maulana Tahir Ashrafi, a renowned religious scholar; along with the CEO of PIA, the COO/APM, and the Director Hajj.
Special arrangements were made in Lounge A2 by the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) for the comfort of the pilgrims. Pilgrims were seen off at the boarding bridge with gifts including roses, chocolates, and copies of the Holy Quran.
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