Hajj pilgrims return home from today

After performing Hajj, pilgrims have started returning home from today.

According to Civil Aviation (CAA), the first flight carrying 150 pilgrims will arrive in Multan, the second in Lahore and the third in Islamabad.

The CAA said that arrangements have been completed at airports across the country for post-Hajj operations.

According to Civil Aviation, over 250 flights will be operated for the return of pilgrims.

Meanwhile, at least 577 Hajj pilgrims died in Saudi Arab due to extreme heat as temperature sored over 50 degrees Celsius, according to data obtained from al-Ma’aisem Hospital on the outskirts of Makkah.

The number was also confirmed by AFP.

At least 323 of those who died were Egyptians, most of them succumbing to heat-related illnesses, two Arab diplomats coordinating their countries’ responses told AFP.

Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Ministry of Religious Affairs has confirmed that nine Pakistanis have passed away during Hajj this year.