Airline safety audits ordered three months ago: PHC Chief Justice

PESHAWAR: The Chief Justice of the Peshawar High Court, Justice Dost Muhammaed Khan said Monday he had ordered a safety audit of all airlines three months ago. Justice Khan adds that if the orders would have been implemented the Bhoja Airline’s crash would not have taken place.

During proceedings of the explosive material case, Justice Khan remarked that there was no respect for human life in Pakistan. While speaking on the Bhoja Airline’s crash, the Chief Justice of Peshawar High Court said he had warned that if the orders for safety audits were not implemented then the government would be responsible for any crash.

Justice Khan further said the court will hold those responsible for the crash accountable.

On April 20, 127 passengers and crew members on board the Bhoja Airline's flight from Karachi to Islamabad were killed when the plane crashed on the outskirts of Islamabad.

A three member investigation team of CAA officials is gathering evidence from the site of the crash, while a judicial commission has also been formed on the directives of Prime Minister Gilani.