The pilot attempted to divert the aircraft away from densely populated areas to minimize civilian casualties and damage, but his efforts were unsuccessful.
Flash floods kill 3 tourists and leave 15 missing in northern Pakistan
Flash floods caused by heavy monsoon rains have swept away vehicles carrying tourists in northern Pakistan, killing three people and leaving 15 missing
Pakistan’s rice export revenue takes a 15% hit
ISLAMABAD, July 21 -- Pakistan's rice export revenue dropped by 14.7% in FY25, falling to $3.36 billion, according to new data released by a leading brokerage firm. This decline was driven mainly by weaker global demand and falling international rice ...
India’s Akasa Air sees Boeing deliveries picking up in coming years
India's Akasa Air expects a pick up in plane deliveries from Boeing over the coming years and to reach its target for a fleet of 226 aircraft by 2032, up from 30 currently, chief financial officer ...
Shadow tensions persist as India, Pakistan issue Notams and keep skies on alert with border air exercises
India and Pakistan have both issued fresh airspace restrictions near the international border for military drills, signalling continued tension following May’s cross-border hostilities. The Indian Air ...
3 dead, 15 missing after heavy rain triggers landslide in Pakistan
More than eight vehicles were swept away yesterday when heavy rains triggered a landslide on a highway in Diamer district, Gilgit-Baltistan region, a senior police officer told AFP. “Three dead bodies ...
Pakistan bans night travel from Punjab to Balochistan over ‘security’ concerns
The district administration of Dera Ghazi Khan has issued a circular prohibiting traffic from crossing into Pakistan-administered Balochistan after 5 pm. All vehicles will now be able to enter or leav ...
Indonesia targets foreign investment with new AI roadmap, official says
Indonesia will finish work next month on its first national strategy on artificial intelligence in a bid to attract foreign investment, an official said, as Southeast Asia's largest economy looks to ...
Indonesia’s Solok, Limapuluh Kota declare emergency over forest fires
Solok and Limapuluh Kota regencies in Indonesia’s West Sumatra province have declared an emergency status for forest and land fires, following a surge ...
British F-35 fighter jet stranded in India for over a month takes off after inspiring memes
The stealth fighter, one of the world’s most advanced and costing around $115 million, was grounded at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport due to technical snags.