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January 27, 2006
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Zilhaj 26, 1426
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KARACHI: Nearly 45,500 Hajis return by 153 flights
KARACHI, Jan 26: Pakistan International Airline’s post-Haj operation which started from Jan 14 is in full swing and so far 45,478 pilgrims had returned home through 153 flights.
The national carrier is maintaining 72 per cent punctuality out of 153 Haj flights so far operated 110 Haj flights on time while 43 flights were delayed due to different reasons.
Ninteen flights were delayed due to late reporting of pilgrims, eight due to the non-availability of processing Bay, immigration facilities and 16 were delayed due to operational reasons.
The post-Haj operation will be completed on Feb 13, transporting back 125,000 Haj pilgrims.—APP
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