A safety alert was triggered at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport after a dog spotted on the runway interrupted a scheduled flight departure. The incident occurred just before a domestic flight was set to take off.
According to sources, the pilot of Airblue flight PA-208 informed air traffic control after noticing the animal on the runway. The situation was immediately reported before take-off clearance was fully executed.
The aircraft was preparing for departure from Karachi to Islamabad. It had already reached the runway holding point and was waiting for final clearance when the incident took place.
Officials said a dog spotted on the runway led to immediate action by airport authorities. Standard aviation safety procedures were activated to avoid any risk during take-off operations.
Air traffic control had initially cleared the aircraft for departure. However, the clearance was quickly reviewed after the pilot’s alert. Safety teams responded without delay.
A spokesperson for the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) confirmed the incident. He said the situation was handled according to established aviation safety protocols.
After necessary checks and clearance procedures, the flight was allowed to proceed. The aircraft later departed safely for Islamabad without further disruption.
Authorities said runway safety remains a top priority at all airports. They added that even minor intrusions are treated with strict precautionary measures.
In a related development, the PAA has also upgraded its monitoring system. Officials confirmed that thermal imaging cameras have now been installed at Karachi airport.
These systems are designed to improve night-time surveillance and detect any movement on or near the runway. The installation aims to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The spokesperson said improved monitoring will strengthen overall airport safety standards. Continuous surveillance is expected to reduce risks linked to runway intrusions.
The dog spotted incident highlights the importance of real-time monitoring at busy airports. Authorities have assured that further safety upgrades will continue.
No passengers or crew were harmed, and operations resumed normally after the clearance. Airport officials confirmed that all systems are now functioning as expected.
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