Published on, Sept. 1 -- September 1, 2025 12:35 PM

A government helicopter crashed near Chilas on Monday, killing all five people on board. Officials confirmed that the helicopter developed a technical fault and went down during an attempted emergency landing. The victims included two pilots and three technical staff members. The crash occurred as the crew was testing a newly proposed helipad in the region.

According to government spokesperson Faizullah Faraq, the helicopter suddenly faced mechanical problems midair, forcing the pilots to attempt a risky emergency landing. However, the aircraft could not stabilize and went down with full impact. The statement clarified that despite efforts, none of the onboard staff survived. Authoriti...