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Taking off from Lahore, the flight initially proceeded smoothly. However, as the plane climbed towards its assigned cruising altitude of 34,000 feet, signs of operational negligence began to surface. The first officer had been designated as the Pilot Flying, yet an adequate approach briefing—a critical component of crew resource management—failed to take place. Instead, the pilots engaged in casual conversation, neglecting essential preparations for the descent and approach.