Bharat Rakshak

DUBAI/ISLAMABAD: At least three PIA aircraft were damaged in the Sunday night terrorist attack, including a Boeing-777, an Airbus-310 and a Jumbo 747, which could seriously hamper PIA operations but more serious questions are being raised about dozens of workers who were allowed access without security clearance.

The damage to the aircraft was confirmed by the Interior Minister Choudhry Nisar Ali Khan, but a PIA spokesman insisted that he could not go beyond the claim of the DG ISPR that no damage was done to any aircraft. The extent of the damage was not yet known or confirmed.

But PIA officials in Dubai and Karachi said a rocket attack had dug a hole in a parked 777 in the hangar, which could mean that PIA’s international flights will have to be rescheduled for a long time to come.

The Airbus-310 which is a short-to-medium haul aircraft could also be out of service if damage is serious but the Jumbo 747 was already not in use and was being prepared for the upcoming Haj operation.

While this damage could run into millions of dollars for PIA, the key questions being asked in the aviation industry in Dubai and elsewhere are how a whole army of workers were allowed temporary passes by the ASF to enter the engineering and hangar area without clearance of the intelligence agencies which have offices at the Karachi airport.
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VikasRaina wrote:What if Pakis still fly these damaged planes ?
Can other countries ban such planes owing to the risk that planes may drop off the skies.

shravan wrote:PIA flights can be disrupted after damage to Boeing 777
http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-2 ... Boeing-777

DUBAI/ISLAMABAD: At least three PIA aircraft were damaged in the Sunday night terrorist attack, including a Boeing-777, an Airbus-310 and a Jumbo 747, which could seriously hamper PIA operations but more serious questions are being raised about dozens of workers who were allowed access without security clearance.

The damage to the aircraft was confirmed by the Interior Minister Choudhry Nisar Ali Khan, but a PIA spokesman insisted that he could not go beyond the claim of the DG ISPR that no damage was done to any aircraft. The extent of the damage was not yet known or confirmed.

But PIA officials in Dubai and Karachi said a rocket attack had dug a hole in a parked 777 in the hangar, which could mean that PIA’s international flights will have to be rescheduled for a long time to come.

The Airbus-310 which is a short-to-medium haul aircraft could also be out of service if damage is serious but the Jumbo 747 was already not in use and was being prepared for the upcoming Haj operation.

Firstpost ‏@firstpostin 1m

#Breaking: Another terror attack at Karachi airport, firing on between terrorists and armed forces

n another blatant attack in less than two days exposing ineffective security apparatus, terrorists have attacked Airport Security Force (ASF) academy today after targeting airport a day before, ARY News reported.

Pakistan: Update. Officials clarified Pakistani media reports of renewed fighting at Karachi International Airport this morning. They said the apparent gunshots were explosions from over-heated chemical canisters. Security forces were confused and returned gunfire. The latest body count is 30 dead including ten terrorists.



A Pakistani Taliban spokesman warned that the group will engage in all-out war starting 10 June.



The government has increased security at its nuclear sites in response to this attack.



Comment: The VIP area of the airport was the initial location of the action. Feedback from a Brilliant and highly experienced Reader and news reports confirm that security outside VIP lounges often is light, which makes them a vulnerable point of entry.



One senior Pakistan official said the attack was well planned and organized. The attackers were well armed, but their intelligence about Pakistani airport security apparently underestimated the resilience of the airport security personnel.



This was a sensational and bold attack. For the purposes of unnerving a nation, the attack was a strategic success for the Pakistani Taliban. Still, the outcome could have been much worse for Pakistan. The attackers failed to seize an aircraft; failed to damage any aircraft; inflicted limited casualties and all died. The number of casualties could easily have been much higher had the attackers hijacked an aircraft or reached the main passenger terminal.

A Pakistani Taliban spokesman warned that the group will engage in all-out war starting 10 June.{AoA}

The government has increased security at its nuclear sites in response to this attack.

svenkat wrote:dishum dishum not over

Security forces are engaged in a gun battle at the Airport Security Force (ASF) camp number 2, which is located at the ASF academy in Bitai Abad, Pehlwan Goth in Karachi.

Heavy firing was reported at the ASF camp in the metropolis on Tuesday after four unidentified men entered the premises.

DawnNews reported that sounds of explosions were also heard, causing panic among citizens in the vicinity.

The camp is situated near the Jinnah International Airport which the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) had cleared on Monday after a long battle between security forces and terrorists left 28 dead.

A Twitter account allegedly operated by Omar Khorasani of the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Mohmand faction tweeted on Tuesday that the group has carried out this second attack.

The Twitter account of the CAA, @AirportPakistan also tweeted that EK 606 from Dubai which was expected to arrive at Karachi airport at 12:50pm is now returning to Dubai.

Roads leading to the airport have been cordoned off as the standoff between security forces and terrorists persists.

1.51 pm: Nawaz Sharif orders action against militants Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has ordered action against the militants and control the situation , ARY news reported. Terrorists are allegedly hiding inside the ASF Acedemy to retaliate against security forces. The ASF Acedemy has three gates and terrorists have attacked the facility from a ‘Lady Hostel’ gate.

Dr Majorly PhD ‏@majorlyp 5m

It was not an attack. It was a Panda. It eats shoots and leaves.

Dr Majorly PhD ‏@majorlyp 29s

Security forces unfortunately trapped in ambush and interviewed.



Dr Majorly PhD ‏@majorlyp 1m

Security forces have surrounded terrorists. Journalists have surrounded security forces.

Anujan wrote:With damage like this, how did they resume operation so quickly?

Anujan wrote:With damage like this, how did they resume operation so quickly?

Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Memon on Tuesday said that firing near ASF academy is not a major incident. Terrorists only opened aerial fire and fled from the scene.

abhijitm wrote:Astonishing. Same dead fighters who attacked the airport are now attacking the academy.!

symontk wrote:Seems like some big target exists inside the airport. It was also interesting that the terrorists didn't try to enter the aircrafts. Its not the aircraft hijacking that is planned but some strategic maal. But why it is kept in a civilian airport

Just my thoughts

SSridhar wrote:^

A Pakistani Taliban spokesman warned that the group will engage in all-out war starting 10 June.{AoA}

The government has increased security at its nuclear sites in response to this attack.

So, the peace talks are down the drain. Both sides wanted some breather and they had a brief R&R. The TSPA has been claiming that it has been itching to have a go at the purer Muslims for the last 8 months but have been restrained. Now is the time to show their bravery by flattening empty mud houses with F-16 and demanding more of these planes, AMRAAMs, Paveways etc. from the US.

@RadioPakistan CCTV excerpts showed that the heavily armed ten terrorists had long height and fair in colour: Ch Nisar #NA_Session

Deputy Director General ASK, Colonel Tahir Ali said there were no casualties in the new attack. He also said the the airport is secure at that operations have resumed. He said that two attackers opened fire near the ladies hostel near D gate

Anujan wrote:
Also you cant make this up

@RadioPakistan CCTV excerpts showed that the heavily armed ten terrorists had long height and fair in colour: Ch Nisar #NA_Session

RCase wrote:

when 10 men armed with assault rifles and rocket-propelled grenades fought their way through two entrances to the airport.

What is with the TSP fascination for a 10 man team? Does the Islamic counting system end with the number 10?
Before they sent 10 phreedom phyters to Mumbai. Now 10 freedom fighters are trying to liberate KIA!