The Airbus A320, which took off at 2:05 AM, experienced a hydraulic system failure while cruising at 36,000 feet over the Gulf of Oman, causing it to descend rapidly by 26,000 feet in just six minutes.

The skilled pilot declared an emergency and sought assistance from air traffic control in Muscat.

The pilot managed to rectify the hydraulic issue mid-flight, ultimately opting to bypass a landing in Muscat and continue to Dubai at a lower altitude of 10,000 feet for approximately 50 minutes.

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Upon landing safely in Dubai, the aircraft underwent inspection before being cleared for its next flight to Islamabad and then onward to Skardu.

A PIA spokesperson mentioned that the airline is currently facing a shortage of aircraft due to recent administrative challenges.