Another Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight developed technical fault minutes after taking off from the airport. As per details shared by PIA spokesperson, flight PK 503 en route from Karachi to Gwadar experienced a technical malfunction shortly after takeoff and had to return to Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport. The flight, which departed at 8:13 AM for Gwadar, was forced to turn back after the pilot reported a malfunction in the aircraft’s engine.

The ATR 42 aircraft was diverted back to Karachi, where it safely landed 43 minutes later after informing air traffic control of the issue. A thorough inspection of the aircraft is currently underway at Karachi airport. According to the spokesperson, the flight will be cleared for departure back to Gwadar once the Engineering Department provides clearance.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)