A Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Mirage jet crashed near Karachi's Musharraf Colony area on Tuesday, police said. "A Mirage plane crashed near Musharraf colony," Senior Superintendent Police city confirmed. The aircraft of the PAF took off from Masroor Base and crashed during flight at Musharraf Colony, it was reported. The jet was on a routine operational training mission when it crashed, a spokesperson from PAF said. Rescue teams have reached the site of the crash. "No loss of civilian life and property has been reported on ground," a press release by PAF stated. "A board of inquiry has been ordered by Air Headquarters to determine the cause of accident," it added. This is a developing story that is being updated as the situation evolves. Initial reports in the media can sometimes be inaccurate. We will strive to ensure timeliness and accuracy by relying on credible sources such as qualified authorities and our staff reporters.

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