Pakistan, May 24 -- A private airline flight (FL 842) traveling from Karachi to Lahore narrowly avoided a catastrophic incident when it was caught in a violent thunderstorm during its final approach to Allama Iqbal International Airport.

The aircraft was shaken violently by high-speed winds and severe turbulence, leaving passengers gripped with fear. Witnesses described the scene as chaotic, with many passengers screaming, crying, and reciting prayers aloud, especially the Kalma Tayyiba. The extreme weather made it impossible for the aircraft to land safely.

The pilot, showing remarkable presence of mind and technical skill, aborted the landing and rerouted the aircraft back to Karachi, where it landed safely. The Air Traffic Control (A...