First post-Hajj flight in Quetta on Friday

QUETTA: The first Hajj flight carrying 205 Hujjaj initiating the post-hajj operation will land at Quetta International Airport on Friday morning, PIA sources said.

PIA Balochistan chief Hakeem Shah Kakar told APP that first hajj flight carrying 205 hujjaj from the Jeddah would reach in Quetta on Friday 6 am.

About 16,000 pilgrims from across Balochistan were facilitated and sent Saudi Arabia for holy journey of Hajj through PIA flights, he said adding PIA tried best to ensure their journey peaceful and avoid inconvenience during the pre-hajj operation.

Kakar said that directives by the PIA high-ups have been issued to extend best service to the pilgrims on their return to hometowns.

Post hajj operation would continue till 10 December, 2011, PIA provincial chief added.