Two pilots embrace shahadat as PAF aircraft crashes

Rawalpindi, 15 June 2026;

Pakistan Air Force trainer aircraft on a routine training sortie has crashed near Mardan. Resultantly, both pilots Flight Lieutenant Muhammad Qasim Abdullah (Pakistan Air Force) and Lieutenant Taha Abbasi (Pakistan Navy) have embraced Shahadat. A board of inquiry has been constituted by Air Headquarters to ascertain the cause of accident.

Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, COAS & CDF,  Services Chiefs and all Ranks Pakistan Armed Forces express deep grief over the tragic loss of precious lives and extend heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.