Safety Investigation Board presented the investigation report of Air Blue Flight ABQ-202
to the Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani and briefed him in detail
about the events which led to the unfortunate accident.
The Prime Minister approved the dispatch of the investigation report
for comments to the states of Manufacture and Design, which is
requirement of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The
comments from these States are to be received within a period of 60
days.
The Prime Minister directed that while we wait for the comments from
the concerned states, necessary safety related directives must be
issued to all concerned to ensure the safety of lives and equipment.
The Prime Minister was also apprised on the progress of payment of
compensation to the affected families. The Prime Minister expressed his
concern on the slow pace of compensation and directed that the process
including codal formalities be expedited to help the affected families.
Minister for Defence Ch. Ahmad Mukhtar, Secretary Defence Lt Gen
(Retd) Athar Ali, Deputy Chief of Air Staff (Operations) Air Marshal
Muhammad Hasan, Additional Secretary Defence Major General Raja Arif
Nazir, and DG CAA Air Marshal (Retd) Khalid Chaudhry were also present
at the presentation. SANA
