Pakistan, May 31 -- Negligence is a principle of the common law of tort. It belongs to the civil branch of law. In layman terms, if it is shown that the defendants failed to take reasonable care or acted carelessly, they owe compensation to the claimants, who suffered injury or loss as a result of their negligence. It is a highly developed area of law with many principles and doctrines.

There have been many fatal plane crashes in Pakistan. One fatal accident occurred in July 2006. Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Flight 688, a passenger flight from Multan to Lahore, crashed. All of the 41 passengers along with four crew members onboard were killed. It was the deadliest plane crash of that time.

It was revealed in the report conduct...