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Drunken pilot booked under Anti-terrorist Act in Pakistan

Over 120 passengers were on board the plane, when it was forced to make an emergency landing. Ten passengers suffered minor injuries. The pilot had a 0.008 blood alcohol concentration level. The CAA bans pilots from flying with a blood alcohol concentration level over 0.03.

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Last week a Shaheen Airline’s plane was forced to make an emergency landing because the pilot on board was under the influence of alcohol. Asmat Mehmood will now face charges under the Anti-terrorist Act.

Over 120 passengers were on board the plane, when it was forced to make an emergency landing. Ten passengers suffered minor injuries. The pilot had a 0.008 blood alcohol concentration level. The CAA bans pilots from flying with a blood alcohol concentration level over 0.03.