Mardan: A Pakistan Air Force trainer aircraft on a routine training mission crashed near Mardan, resulting in the deaths of both pilots on board.
According to Radio Pakistan, the crash claimed the lives of Flight Lieutenant Muhammad Qasim Abdullah of the Pakistan Air Force and Lieutenant Taha Abbasi of the Pakistan Navy. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced that Air Headquarters has convened a board of inquiry to determine the cause of the crash.
The Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, along with service chiefs and all ranks of the Pakistan Armed Forces, have expressed their condolences to the families of the deceased. The incident marks a significant loss for the military community, prompting expressions of grief and support for the affected families.