First Hajj flight departs from Quetta.

QUETTA -- The First Hajj flight carrying 150 pilgrims took off from Quetta International Airport (QIA) for Madina Munawara on Wednesday.

Addressing the ceremony held at Quetta International Airport, Balochistan Parliamentary Secretary Religious Affairs Shahina Kakar said that in light of the federal government's special instructions, all resources should be used to ensure the provision of all kinds of facilities to the pilgrims of Balochistan.

She said that these pilgrims of Balochistan continue to be the ambassadors of Pakistan in Saudi Arabia and they should keep the prestige and name of their country high and pray for the development of their beloved country Pakistan.

Shahina Kakar said that this year a total of around 9...