Pakistan, March 25 -- The first Hajj flight from Pakistan is expected to depart for Saudi Arabia on May 1, according to sources from the Ministry of Religious Affairs.

The Hajj operation will span 30 days, with the final flight scheduled for May 30. An official flight schedule is anticipated to be released by April 10.

A total of five airlines, including Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and Saudi Airlines, will facilitate the pilgrimage. Under the government scheme, around 89,000 Pakistani pilgrims will travel for Hajj, while the total number of Pakistani pilgrims this year is set at 179,210.

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