The children, stranded since 7am, were using the cable car to get to school. During the operation, Pakistan Army and Pakistan Air Force pilots showed unparalleled skill and efficiency. During the first attempt, it was observed that, as the cable car was hanging by one wire, it was extremely sensitive to wind pressure. As the helicopter neared the cable car, the downwash generated by the aircraft caused the latter to shake and become unstable. The military helicopters were both hovering near the stranded cable car, he added.

Source: The Express Tribune August 22, 2023 18:23 UTC