Rawalpindi (Republic Pk) A Pakistan Air Force (PAF) training plane crashed in the Mardan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, resulting in the martyrdom of both pilots.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), a Pakistan Air Force training plane crashed near Mardan during a routine exercise. Pakistan Air Force pilot Lieutenant Muhammad Qasim Abdullah and pilot Lieutenant Taha Abbasi were martyred in the accident.
Lieutenant Taha Abbasi was associated with the Pakistan Navy. According to the ISPR, an investigation board has been formed by the Air Headquarters to find out the reasons for the accident. Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir expressed deep sorrow and regret over the tragic accident.
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According to the police, the initial report of the Mardan incident was sent to the Central Police Office. The plane crashed on Katling Road at 8:25 am on Monday.