Pakistan, April 21 -- Pakistan's Hajj flight operation for 2026 is gaining momentum as thousands of pilgrims continue departing for Saudi Arabia. The steady flow of flights highlights the scale of arrangements for this year's pilgrimage. The operation affects thousands of Pakistani pilgrims traveling under government and private schemes.

According to the Ministry of Religious Affairs, 5,250 government-sponsored pilgrims have already reached Medina. They traveled through 21 flights from different cities across the country. Moreover, officials say the process is continuing smoothly under coordinated arrangements.

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On Tuesday alone, 3,510 more pilgrims are departing for Saudi Arabi...