GUJRAT: The post-Haj operation commenced at the Sialkot International Airport with the return of 708 pilgrims from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Monday.

Minister of State for Planning and Special Initiatives Armaghan Subhani, SIAL Chairman Hassan Ali Bhatti, Vice Chairman Waqas Afzal, Haj Committee Convener Chaudhry Ghulam Mustafa and members of the Board of Directors received the 158 pilgrims at the airport.

The post-Haj flight operation at the airport is currently being carried out by the national flag carrier and Air Sial. On Monday, the pilgrims arrived at Sialkot through three flights – PF-717, PF-721, and PK-761.

Published in Dawn, June 2nd, 2026