Karachi: A Saudi Airlines aircraft traveling from Karachi to Jeddah made an emergency landing after a fire broke out in its engine.

According to the sources, the aircraft experienced a technical malfunction just minutes after takeoff, prompting the captain to decide on an immediate emergency landing.

Sources indicate that there were over 200 passengers on board. As soon as the fire warning appeared in the engine, ATC cleared the runway to facilitate an emergency landing. Fortunately, there were no casualties, and all passengers remained safe.

Following the incident, the engineering team has been called in to inspect the aircraft and determine the exact cause of the problem.

Authorities have taken prompt measures to manage the situation, and investigations are ongoing.