A Qatar-to-Philippines flight made an emergency landing at Karachi's Jinnah International Airport after one of its engines failed while flying over Pakistan's airspace.
According to civil aviation sources, the aircraft encountered a malfunction at an altitude of 39,000 feet, causing one of its engines to stop. The pilot immediately issued a mayday call, seeking urgent permission to make an emergency landing.
Responding promptly, air traffic control cleared the flight for landing, and the pilot skillfully brought the plane down safely at Karachi's Jinnah International Airport.
All 187 passengers on board were safely evacuated and transferred to the airport's lounge while the aircraft underwent a thorough inspection. No injuries were reported, and the passengers are expected to continue their journey once the plane is cleared for takeoff.
Civil aviation authorities are currently investigating the incident to determine the cause of the engine failure. The quick actions of the pilot and ground staff at Karachi Airport were crucial in averting a potential disaster.
