PIA plane with 47 on board crashes

Pakistani officials suspect that a Pakistan International Airlines flight from Chitral to Islamabad crashed enroute; officials confirmed a mayday call from the pilot shortly before losing contact.

The plane took off from Chitral at 3:00 PM and lost contact at 4:30 PM; an emergency response cell has been activated.

The plane is suspected to have crashed near Havelian, according to witnesses.