Jeddah, Jul 12, 2019, SPA -- The first Pakistani 305-pilgrim batch of Makkah Road Initiative arrived here today. Upon arrival, the Pakistani pilgrims were welcomed with flowers and Zamzam water, before being transported to Makkah and Madinah, without carrying any luggage or undergoing any other procedures. The Pakistani pilgrims thanked the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the hospitality and the initiative, which facilitated and expedited traveling procedures. --SPA 20:12 LOCAL TIME 17:12 GMT 0016 www.spa.gov.sa/w1135721