A private airline flight from Lahore to Karachi narrowly escaped disaster this morning when a bird struck the aircraft shortly after takeoff. The flight, scheduled to depart at 8:00 AM, was forced to return to Lahore just 13 minutes into its journey due to the incident.

According to the airline’s spokesperson, the bird strike caused damage near one of the aircraft’s engines. Fortunately, all passengers on board were unharmed. The flight was originally expected to arrive in Karachi at 9:45 AM, but the emergency landing resulted in significant delays.

The airline has stated that the safety of the passengers was the top priority, leading to the decision to land the plane back in Lahore immediately. The affected aircraft will undergo a thorough inspection and repairs before being cleared for future flights.