The F-16 fighter airplane of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) jet crashed near Islamabad on Wednesday, Aaj News reported.

According to PAF spokesperson, PAF F-16 jet was taking part in the March 23 rehearsal when it crash-landed near Shakarparian, Islamabad.

Praying for the safety of our pilots https://t.co/YlkZTJFwcw

— SenatorSherryRehman (@sherryrehman) March 11, 2020

Police and rescue officials have cordoned off the crash site, However, there is no loss of life or property that has been reported on the ground.

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