The wreckage of a K2 Airways Boeing 737 cargo aircraft that disappeared from radar off Pakistan's coast has been located on the seabed, while search and rescue operations for its five crew members remain underway.

According to an official statement, the cargo aircraft lost contact with air traffic control during the previous night, prompting an immediate large-scale search involving naval and maritime security assets.

After nearly 12 hours of continuous search operations, rescue teams located the wreckage approximately 53 nautical miles south of Ormara in the deep waters of the Arabian Sea.

Officials confirmed that the debris had been positively identified as belonging to the missing K2 Airways cargo aircraft.

Authorities said relevant government agencies have launched a comprehensive investigation to determine the cause of the incident and complete all necessary recovery and investigative procedures.

No official information has yet been released regarding the number of crew members on board, the nature of the cargo, or whether there were any survivors or casualties.

The Pakistan Navy and the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency said the operation demonstrated close coordination between the two organizations, enabling search teams to locate the aircraft's wreckage in challenging offshore conditions.

Officials noted that the successful recovery effort underscores the importance of Pakistan's maritime search and rescue capabilities in responding swiftly to aviation emergencies over the Arabian Sea.

Investigators are expected to examine the recovered wreckage and analyze flight data and communications records to establish the circumstances that led to the aircraft's disappearance. Further details are expected to be released as the investigation progresses. (ILKHA)