The Airbus A320, carrying 172 passengers, had to abort its departure after the crew received a warning of an engine malfunction while accelerating on the runway.

The captain activated the emergency braking system, which successfully halted the aircraft but resulted in the bursting of all tyres.

For safety reasons, passengers were immediately moved to the airport lounge.

In response, PIA’s engineering team is being dispatched from Karachi to Dubai to address the technical problem.

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Arrangements have been made for the affected passengers, with some being rebooked on flight PK 204 from Dubai to Lahore and others transferred from Sharjah to Multan.

This incident comes at a time when PIA is undergoing a privatization process, with the bidding deadline recently extended to October 31, 2024.