Pakistan’s Hajj 2026 operation is going well as thousands of pilgrims continue their sacred journey to Saudi Arabia. According to the latest update from the Ministry of Religious Affairs, 32,454 pilgrims under the government scheme have reached Saudi Arabia so far. Additionally, 4,489 private Hajj pilgrims have also arrived, bringing the total to over 36,000.
These pilgrims travelled through 126 flights from different cities across Pakistan. The flights operated smoothly with the help of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), Airblue, AirSial, and Saudia. The operation started on April 18, 2026, and is being managed in phases to avoid any problems.
The Ministry is working closely with airlines and Saudi authorities to ensure comfort and safety for all pilgrims. Special arrangements have been made for medical care, luggage handling, and transportation in Saudi Arabia. Pilgrims are advised to follow all rules and stay in touch through the official Pak Hajj 2026 app.
This year, Pakistan has a quota of around 120,000 pilgrims under the government scheme and 60,000 under the private scheme, making a total of 180,000. More flights will continue in the coming days from major cities, including Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Multan, and others, until all registered pilgrims complete their journey.
The smooth start of Hajj operations has brought happiness to many families. Officials say they are fully focused on providing the best services to Pakistan’s pilgrims during this holy season.
