{"id":542697,"date":"2026-04-20T00:40:05","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T19:40:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=542697"},"modified":"2026-04-20T00:40:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T19:40:05","slug":"govt-providing-best-possible-facilities-to-intending-pilgrims-yousuf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/govt-providing-best-possible-facilities-to-intending-pilgrims-yousuf\/","title":{"rendered":"Govt providing best possible facilities to intending pilgrims: Yousuf"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> ISLAMABAD<br \/>\nThe first Hajj flight under Road to Makkah project departed from Islamabad International Airport.<br \/>\nPilgrims were seen off by Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Sardar Muhammad Yousuf, along with senior officials, at the airport.<br \/>\nAddressing the ceremony, Sardar Muhammad Yousuf said Pakistan completed Hajj preparations within stipulated time with the support of the Saudi government, and the country is providing pilgrims with the best possible facilities.<br \/>\nHe highlighted that Road to Makkah project allows pilgrims to complete Saudi immigration and other formalities at their departure airport, making their arrival in Saudi Arabia smoother.<br \/>\nThis year, the initiative has been expanded to Lahore, in addition to Karachi and Islamabad, and is expected to benefit over 95,000 pilgrims.<br \/>\nPilgrims will also be provided with e-SIM cards, enabling them to remain in contact with their families in Pakistan.<br \/>\nOther facilities include modern, comfortable tents and high-speed trains connecting Makkah and Madinah to ease travel.<br \/>\nThe minister expressed gratitude to Saudi King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz, Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, and Hajj Minister Tawfiq Bin Fawzan al-Rabiah for their support and guidance in facilitating the Hajj preparations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD The first Hajj flight under Road to Makkah project departed from Islamabad International Airport. 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