Saudi Airlines flight catches fire, emits smoke at Peshawar airport

All 276 passengers and 21 crew members were quickly evacuated to safety, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said as per Pakistan-based Dawn newspaper.

According to CAA spokesperson Saifullah, air traffic controllers saw smoke and sparks coming from the aircraft's left landing gear as it landed and alerted the pilots. They also informed the airport's fire and rescue services.

CAA fire vehicles quickly arrived and extinguished the flames on the landing gear, the statement said.