Pakistani military aircraft crashes during training flight, killing 2 pilots

A Pakistani Air Force training aircraft crashed near the city of Mardan, resulting in the deaths of two pilots. The military has launched an inquiry into the incident, which follows another recent fatal aviation accident involving the Pakistani army.
Why it matters
Frequent military aviation accidents raise concerns regarding the maintenance and safety standards of the Pakistani armed forces' aging fleet.
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