An India-bound cargo flight made an emergency landing at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport on Tuesday after developing a technical fault. Airport authorities confirmed that the incident occurred during a Silk Way Airlines flight from Baku, Azerbaijan, to Chennai, India.
Fault detected mid-air
According to officials, the aircraft experienced a fault while flying over the Arabian Sea within Indian airspace. The pilot immediately contacted the nearest air traffic control in Karachi and requested emergency landing permission.
Safe landing ensured:
India-Bound Flight Makes Emergency Landing
Authorities granted clearance, and the plane safely landed at Karachi Airport without incident. After landing, the aircraft was parked at Terminal 1. A technical inspection team then began evaluating the fault to ensure flight safety.
Routine response followed
Officials highlighted that such landings follow international safety protocols to protect passengers and crew. They assured that the inspection process would determine necessary repairs before the aircraft resumes its journey.
Cooperation between control centers
The incident also demonstrated effective coordination between air traffic authorities in India and Pakistan. The smooth landing reflected both swift communication and professional handling of the emergency.
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An official audit has uncovered that Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) issued more than 258,000 free and heavily discounted tickets between 2011 and 2016, resulting in a financial loss of Rs 9.43 billion to the national treasury.
Over 258,000 Tickets Distributed in Six Years
According to the audit findings, a significant portion of these tickets were either free or sold at steeply reduced rates. More than 116,000 tickets were issued at a 95 percent discount, while the rest were distributed without charge.
The year-wise breakdown highlights the extent of the issue:
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2011 – 58,861 free tickets issued
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2012 – 51,692 free tickets issued
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2013 – 56,815 free tickets issued
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2014 – 43,077 free tickets issued
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2015 – 21,816 free tickets issued
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2016 – 26,729 free tickets issued
This large-scale practice raised serious questions about transparency, accountability, and misuse of authority within the airline.
Discounts Extended Beyond Airline Employees
The audit further revealed that many discounted tickets were distributed to individuals who were not employees of PIA. These discounts were granted without formal approval from either the chairman or the managing director, indicating weak internal controls.
Despite repeated reminders to review the matter, no official meeting was held until 2023, leaving the policy unchecked for years.
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