The flight operation to airlift Pakistani intending pilgrims started this morning.

In this connection, the first flight of Pakistan International Airlines left for Saudi Arabia from Karachi airport carrying three hundred and twenty-eight intending pilgrims.

The flight operation also started at Lahore's Allama Iqbal International Airport.

Advisor to the Prime Minister on Religious Affairs Shabbir Ahmed Usmani saw off the intending pilgrims.

Process of flights will be continued from Lahore till 20th of next month.