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A Boeing 737 cargo plane operated by Pakistan’s K2 Airways has disappeared after departing from Sharjah, UAE, en route to Karachi. Radar contact was lost as the aircraft rapidly descended. Rescue efforts are underway in the Arabian Sea. Investigators are examining navigation failures, potential mechanical issues, and the broader safety record of Pakistan’s aviation sector.
Oil prices have shifted as indirect negotiations between the U.S. and Iran inform expectations for Middle East supply. Markets show guarded optimism about a ceasefire framework and potential restoration of safe shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, while inventories and production signals temper optimism.
Debris from a K2 Airways cargo Boeing 737 has been recovered in the Arabian Sea, about 287 km west of Karachi, with authorities saying the wreckage will be inspected as search teams continue for the five crew members. Officials say the cause of the disappearance remains under investigation as ships and aircraft pound the seas in rough conditions.