Imran Khan returns to US after jet lent by Saudi prince develops snag

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and his delegation were forced to return to New York on Friday after special plane given to him by Saudi Crown Prince, Mohamm bin Salman, developed a technical snag. As per Pakistan media, plane was heed from New York to Islamab where it developed a technical fault, minutes after taking off from Kennedy International Airport. Pakistan diplomat Maleeha Lodhi escorted Khan back to Roosevelt Hotel where he was staying during his 7-day trip.

Imran Khan was in United States to attend 74th session of United Nations General Assembly, after which he was returning to Islamab in special jet provided to him by Saudi government. As per media reports on Saturday, Imran Khan waited at airport for some time until technicians were trying to fix fault.

However, it was stated that more work was needed in jet which y would try to complete it by Saturday morning. reports furr stated that if special jet is t fixed by Saturday morning (NY time), n Pakistan PM would have to take a commercial flight back to his country. 

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Imran Khan's US trip

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(With ncy inputs)