KARACHI: A Bristol plane registered in Pakistan has been sold out in Miami ... by an American without the prior consent of the Pakistan Government. He was the owner as well as the pilot of the plane running chartered flights between Karachi and Jeddah, carrying Haj pilgrims. Informed sources said that it was a clear case of violation of International Aviation Law and the Pakistan Government are expected to take up the matter with the US Government on a diplomatic level. It was stated that the sale ... was illegal... .
The plane was reported to have been purchased nearly two years ago with the help of the Pakistan Government from American Disposals. The Pakistan Government had also provided dollar exchange facilities for the purchase. …
The plane could carry 45 passengers and a “good load” of cargo. On Its last trip to Jeddah, which was stated to be over a month ago, the plane did not return. Instead of returning to Karachi according to schedule, the plane flew direct to the United States of America. It carried the entire cash collected as fare from the passengers and freight charges.
Published in Dawn, September 23rd, 2026
