The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) confirmed that the wreckage of a missing K2 Airways cargo Boeing 737 aircraft has been located 53 nautical miles south of Ormara after a 12-hour search operation involving the Pakistan Navy and Maritime Security Agency.The aircraft, which disappeared from radar over the Arabian Sea near Karachi, was reported missing late Tuesday night.The PAA stated that the plane had experienced a navigational system issue and was guided by the Karachi Area Control Centre before losing contact.Efforts to recover the crew members are ongoing, with further details to be released as the search continues.Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed authorities to intensify operations, while President Asif Ali Zardari expressed condolences to the families.

The aircraft, registered as AP-BOI, had a complex history including service with Aeroflot, Garuda Indonesia, and TNT Airways before joining K2 Airways in 2024.