- Pilgrims will not have to endure immigration course of in Saudi Arabia.
- Procedures might be performed by Saudi officers stationed in Karachi.
- PCAA has allotted house for two devoted counters at Jinnah airport .
KARACHI: In a big growth for pilgrims travelling to Makkah in Saudi Arabia to carry out Hajj, Karachi’s Jinnah Worldwide Airport has been included within the landmark “Highway to Makkah” mission on the orders of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, sources mentioned Friday.
Underneath the “Highway to Makkah” mission, particular providers for the pilgrims might be made accessible on the Karachi airport, facilitating their journey to Hajj.
This initiative goals to streamline the immigration course of for the pilgrims departing from Karachi, versus finishing it in Saudi Arabia.
Preparations for the mission on the Karachi airport are within the closing levels. Upon implementation, pilgrims will not have to endure immigration procedures at Jeddah and Madina airports in Saudi Arabia. As a substitute, immigration procedures might be performed by Saudi aviation personnel stationed on the Karachi airport.
To accommodate Saudi immigration procedures, the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) has designated house for 2 devoted counters.
This step is predicted to expedite the immigration course of for Pakistani pilgrims, making certain a smoother and extra environment friendly journey for these embarking on the sacred pilgrimage of Hajj.
Earlier within the month, Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman authorised the institution of the “Highway to Makkah” mission facility on the Karachi airport immediately, Geo Information reported citing sources.
A two-member delegation from Saudi Arabia accompanied by Saudi Consul Normal in Karachi Faleh Al-Rehaili visited the Jinnah Worldwide Airport to examine the amenities and focus on the preparations for the “Highway to Makkah” mission.
The Saudi Arabian delegation additionally met the Airport Safety Drive, the Federal Investigation Company, and the Customs authorities and held conferences with the technical groups to debate the processing necessities and process.
The “Highway to Makkah” mission is already efficiently operational on the Islamabad airport.
On Might 16, 2023, the then-Saudi Arabia deputy inside minister, Dr Nasir Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Dawood, arrived in Pakistan on a two-day official go to to finalise and ink an settlement in regards to the mission.
The initiative was anticipated to mark a significant milestone in simplifying and streamlining immigration processes for pilgrims, making certain a seamless and hassle-free expertise.
