PIA flight from Istanbul escapes mishap

ISLAMABAD: A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight encountered a technical malfunction on the runway while it was taxying to take off at the Istanbul International Airport

According to PIA officials, a flight bound to Islamabad from Istanbul developed a problem with its landing gear. The pilot acting swiftly initiated the emergency break and bought the plane back to the boarding bridge.

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All the passengers and crew members remained safe. The passengers were offloaded and taken to the passenger lounge.

The aircraft is currently grounded for inspection at Istanbul Airport, the spokesman said.