The national flag carrier’s spokesperson announced it following her completion of inaugural flight coverage.

Mehwish’s “groundbreaking flight” from Islamabad to Sukkur marked a “significant milestone” for the national carrier, as she ensured smooth engineering operations throughout the journey.

“Her unwavering commitment and consistency have made her an inspiration, and her achievement is a beacon of progress for women in aviation,” the PIA spokesperson said.

Having embarked on her engineering career in 2013, Mehwish earned her authorisation as a flying spanner engineer in 2023.