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Pak jet down carrying 152

Pak jet down carrying 152

ISLAMABAD -- A Pakistani plane with 152 people on board crashed today in hills near the capital, Islamabad, an aviation spokesman said. There were 146 passengers and six crew members aboard the plane, operated by Airblue. Rescuers...  Read Full Story

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