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Investigation board declares PIA’s maintenance dept responsible for Havelian crash

Investigation board declares PIA's maintenance dept responsible for Havelian crash

ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – The investigation board on Friday has blamed maintenance department for the crash of PK-661 in Havelian. The plane lost its power turbine blade during the flight that jammed one engine. The report revealed that it was necessary to change the turbine blades after 10,000 hours but the department didn’t replace them. PIA should immediately hold audit of the department, it further suggested. The report also recommended PIA to strictly follow the rules regarding planes’ maintenance and to take proper action to avoid such incidents in future. InRead More


New Pakistani envoy to present credentials to Trump today

New Pakistani envoy to present credentials to Trump today

WASHINGTON, (DNA) – Newly-appointed envoy of Pakistan to the United States (US) Dr Asad Majeed Khan will present his credentials to President Donald Trump on Friday. In a ceremony at the White House today, the ambassadors of Afghanistan and India will also present their credentials along with Dr Khan to the US president. Dr Majeed reached the US capital on January 8 to take helm of his new position. He is a career diplomat and was previously serving as Pakistan’s ambassador to Tokyo. Prior to Dr Majeed’s appointment, Ali JehangirRead More