On the directive of minister Sardar Muhammad Yousaf, the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has established a dedicated helpline to provide Hajj pilgrims with the latest information regarding their flight schedules.
According to the ministry’s spokesperson Muhammad Umar Butt, pilgrims can contact the helpline at 051-9216980 to receive real-time updates and assistance related to their Hajj travel arrangements.
He further stated that the helpline, operating under the supervision of Director IT Jameel-ur-Rehman, will function around the clock in two shifts to ensure continuous support for the pilgrims.
Butt mentioned that in the first shift, Hafiz Majid will be the in-charge of the helpline and can be directly reached at +92-332-4509868. Additionally, Assistant Director Malik Asad will lead the second shift and can be contacted at +92-321-5365023.
Butt also advised pilgrims to remain in contact with their respective Haji camps for further coordination.
The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony had confirmed on April 26 that all arrangements for the 2025 Hajj operation were finalized. The first flight under the government scheme departed on April 29, and the last flight is scheduled for May 31.
In a statement released on Saturday, the ministry announced that a total of 342 flights will transport pilgrims from Pakistan, with 89,000 pilgrims destined for Madina and Makkah.
The Hajj flight operation will span a period of 33 days, with the initial 15 days primarily dedicated to flying pilgrims to Madina.
