Two PIA flights land safely after developing technical fault.

Islamabad: Two Pakistan International Airline (PIA) flights landed safely after technical issues developed during flights.

The engine of flight PK-650, en route from Lahore to Islamabad, malfunctioned and shut down after reportedly ingesting a foreign object.

The pilot switched the engine off and landed the plane safely. There were 38 passengers onboard besides the PIA staff, all of whom remained unhurt in the incident.

Another PIA flight, PK-257, developed a fault in its landing gear soon after takeoff. The aircraft was travelling from Peshawar to Sharjah. Reportedly soon after takeoff from Bacha Khan International Airport, certain aircraft systems crashed. The system crash also affected the autopilot, auto thrust and other sub-systems. After repeated attempts to close the landing gear, the pilot swerved around and landed back at Peshawar...

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